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FUBUSHEI    BY   7HZ   Z.  V.   MEHKONITE 

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PREFACE. 


/p^HE  want  of  a  Church  Hymn  Book,  suitable 
for  private  and  public  devotion,  having  been 
felt  by  the  ministry  and  laity  of  the  Evan- 
gelical United  Mennonite  Church,  a  committee 
was  appointed  by  the  general  conference  of  1879, 
held  at  Blair,  Ont.,  Canada,  to  compile  such  a  work 
as  would  meet  the  demand.  The  result  of  the 
labors  of  said  committee  is  this  collection  of 
"psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs/'  which 
sweetly  and  earnestly  breathe  forth  expressions  of 
prayer,  gratitude  and  resignation  to  God.  That 
this  work  may  advance  the  honor  and  glory  of  our 
precious  Redeemer,  and  aid  in  the  furtherance  of 
His  kingdom  on  earth,  and  prove  a  blessing  to  the 
salvation  of  mankind,  is  the  desire  and  prayer  of 
the  committee  into  whose  hands  this  matter  was 
entrusted. 

For  the  sake  of    convenience,    special    attention 
has   been    paid  to  the  classification  of  the  various 

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IV 


PREFACE. 


hymns  under  their  respective  heads.  Besides  the 
usual  table  of  contents  and  index  of  first  lines,  the 
compilers  have  arranged  a  metrical  index,  which 
will  be  of  important  service  to  ministers,  and  lead- 
ers of  singing  in  public  worship. 

With  the  hope  that  the  Gospel  gems  embraced 
in  this  collection  may  be  sung  into  many  a  heart, 
this  book  is  presented  to  the  church  and  christian 
public  by 


Goshen,  Inch,  1881. 


THE  COMMITTEE. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


Figures  refer  to  Hymns. 

Existence  of  God ] - —     5 

Attributes  of  God 6 —  2  J 

Holy  Trinity 22—  25 

Creation 26 —  29 

Providence  of  God 30 —  32 

Fall  and  Depravity  of  Max 33 —  43 

The  Holy  Scriptures 44 —  55 

Redemption  Through  Christ 56 —  61 

Christ's  Incarnation 62 —  68 

His  Xames  and  Characters 69 —  75 

His  Offices 76—  81 

His  Life  and  Example 82 —  87 

His  Sufferings 88 —  91 

Gethsemane 92 —  96 

His  Crucifixion  and  Death 97 — 104 

His  Atonement  .  .  . 105—109 

His  Resurrection 110—116 

His  Ascension 11 7 — 1 1 9 

His  Coronation 120 — 1 2 1 

His  Intercession ]  22 — 126 

His  Reign    127—132 

The  Holy  Spirit 133 — 143 

The  Gospel 144—152 

Exhortation 153 — 163 

Awakening 164 — 180 

Penitential 181 — 197 

Invitation 198 — 225 

Repentance 226 — 231 

Prayer  for  Mercy 232 — 251 

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vi  table  of  contexts. 

Faith  and  Submission 252 — 272 

Justification 273 — 279 

Conversion 280 — 286 

Regeneration 287 — 292 

Adoption 293 — 297 

Assurance 298 — 301 

Converts 302 — 325 

Religion 326—334 

The  Church  of  God 335—349 

Joining  the  Church 350 — 356 

Christian  Ministry 357 — 370 

Ordination 371 — 377 

Sabbath,  or  Lord's  Day 378 — 390 

Public  Worship 391—407 

Praise  of  God 408—422 

Praise  of  Christ 423—439 

Before  Sermon 440 — 449 

After  Sermon 450 — 458 

Alm-Dseeds  and  Collections 459 — 470 

Baptism 471—480 

Feet  Washing 481—486 

The  Lord's  Supper 487 — 505 

The  Christian 506—509 

Christian  Experience 510 — 516 

"  Graces 517—531 

"  Duties 532—546 

"  Sufferings 547 — 562 

"  Race 563—574 

"  Warfare 575 — 583 

"  Privileges 584—589 

"  Perfection 590 — 597 

Sancttification 598 — 604 

Christian  L'nion 605 — 612 

Prayer  and  Watching  613 — 617 


TABLE    OK    CONTEXTS.  Vll 

Private  Devotion 618—622 

Family  Devotion 623—639 

Prayer  Meeting 640—664 

Fellowship  Meeting 665 — 671 

Missionary  Meeting   672 — 07  7 

Prayer  for  a  Revivai 678 — 685 

Rejoicing  in  a  Revival 6*6 — 604 

Backsliding 695 — 700 

Thanksgiving  Day 701 — 705 

Harvest  Hymns 706—708 

Camp  Meeting 709 — 741 

Table  Hymns 712—714 

Wedding  Hymns 715 — 718 

Conference  Hymns 719 — 724 

Dedication  Hymns 725 — 731 

Frailty,  Sickness  and  Death 732 — 739 

Immortality  and  Eternity 740 — 746 

Funeral  Hymns 747 — 762 

Burial  Hymns 763 — 774 

Resurrection 775 — 779 

Judgment 780 — 788 

Hell 789—793 

Heaven 794 — 805 

Parting  Hymns 806 — 816 

Dismission 817 — 819 

Doxologies 820 — 828 

Miscellaneous 829 — 834 


METRICAL   INDEX. 


Metre  signifies  measure,  as  applied  to  musical  verse.  The 
various  metres  are  designated  by  letters  and  figures,  as  fol- 
lows: 

No.  of  t-yUahles  in  each  line. 

S.  M.        denotes  Short  Metre,  containing- 6,  6,  8,  6 

G.  M.        denotes  Common  Metre,  containing 8,  6,  8,  6 

L.  M.        denotes  Long  Metre,  containing 8,  8,  8,  8 

S*  P.  M.  denotes  Short  Peculiar  Metre,  containing. 6,  6,  8,  6,  6,  8 
As,  "To  God,  the  Father,  Son," 

C.  P.  M.  denotes  Common  Peculiar  Metre, 8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6 

As.  "Come  on,  my  partners  in  distress." 
L.  P.  M.  "denotes  Long  Peculiar  Metre,  contairi'g   8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8 
•  As.  "  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath." 

II.  M.    denotes  Hallelujah  Metre,  containing. ...  6,  0,  6,  6,  S,  8 

As,  "  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow." 
C.  H.  M.  Common  Hallelujah  Metre,  containing..  8,  6,  8,  6,  8,  8 
As,  "'Go  watch  and  pray,  thou  canst  not  tell." 

M.  7s.    denotes  Metre  Sevens,  containing* 7,  t,  7,  7 

As,  "Children  of  the  heavenly  King." 
P.  M.  8s.  deuotes  same  as  L.  M.,  but  peculiar  in  accent, 
As,  "  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours." 

M.  8s  &  Ts.  denotes  A  measure  of 8,  7,  8, 

As,  ''Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing." 

M.  8s,  7s  &  4.    A  measure  of 8,  7,  8,  7,  4, 

As,  ''Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needv." 

i  M.  7s,  &  6s,  or,    A  measure  of 7.  6,  7,  6,  7,  6,  7, 

j  Regular  Iambic,  As,  "From  Greenland's  icy  mountains." 

\  M.  7s    6^,  or    A  measure  of  the  same 7,  6,  7,  6,  7,  6,  7, 

"»  irreg.  Iambic,  As,  "  Drooping  souls,  no  longer  grieve." 

M.  6s  &  -is.    A  measure  of 6,  6,  4,  6,  6,  4 

As,  "My  country \  'tis  of  thee." 

M.  10s.  denotes  A  measure  of 10, 10,  10,  10 

As,  "Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  I  move." 

M.  10s  &  lis.    A  measure  of 10. 11,  10,  11 

As,  "O,  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  store." 

M.  lis.  A  measure  of 11, 11, 11,  11 

As,  "I  would  not  live  alwav,"  &e. 

M.  12s.  A  measure  of 12, 12,  12,  12, 1 

As,  "The  voice  of  free  grace,"  &c. 
P.  M.    Peculiar  Metre,  and  is  irregular  in  measure. 

As.  "  Saw  ye  my  Savior,"  containing  —  5,  5,  7,  7,  7,  ! 

or,  "Come,  let  us  anew,"  &c 10,  5, 11, 12,  6, 1; 

or,  "  O  come,  come  away," 12,  8,  5,  8,  8,  6, 

or,  "  O  how  happy  are  they,"  &c 6,  6,  9,  6,  6, 

or,  "How  precious  is  the  name," 6,  6,  6,  3,  6,  6,  6,  6,  6, 

or,  "  Beyond  where  Kedron's  waters." 8,  8,  6,  8, 

or,  "  Hail,  mighty  and  victorious  Lord." 8,  8,  8,  8,  8, 

or,  "Behold,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God," ....  8,  6,  8,  6,  8,  8,  8, 
or,  "  By  faith  I  view  my  Savior  dying," ....  9,  6,  9,  6,  8,  8,  8, 
or,  "I've  sought  round  this  verdant,"  &c.. .  8,  5,  8,  5,  6,  7,  6, 
or,  "The  Son  of  man  they  did  betray,"  . .  8,  8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  8,  8, 

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CHOICE  COLLECTION  OF  HYMNS. 


EXISTENCE   OF   GOD. 


Is  there  a   God  t  C.  M. 

Ts  there  a  God?     Yon  rising  sun 
-*-  In  answer  meet  replies, 

Writes  it  in  flame  upon  the  earth, 
Proclaims  it  round  the  skies. 

2  Is  there  a  God'/     Hark"!  from  on  high 

His  thunder  shakes  the  poles; 
I  hear  his  voice  in  every  wind, 
In  every  wave  that  rolls. 

3  Is  there  a  God?     With  sacred  fear 

I  upward  turn  my  eyes ; 
"There  is,"  each  glittering  lamp  of  light; 
"There  is,"  my  soul  replies. 

4  If  such  convictions  to  my  mind 

His  works  aloud  impart, 

0  let  the  wisdom  of  his  word 
Inscribe  them  on  my  heart ! 

There  is  a   God.  C.  M. 

T)i-:xy  it  not!     There  is  a  God— 
^   There  is  a  Holy  One; 
The  stars  proclaim  it  all  abroad, 
The  planets  and  the  sun. 


2  EXISTED  GOD. 

2  His  voice  is  heard  in  every  clinic 

Wherever  man  has  trod. 
And  all  his  works  proclaim  and  chime — 
••There  is — there  ia  a  God." 

3  The  whisp'ring  zephyr,  and  the  winds 

That  howling  tempests  send, 
And  flow'rs  that  bloom,  and  birds  that  sing, 
The  glorious  faith  defend. 

4  The  brook,  that  ripples  on  its  way. 

And  ca>eade  roaring  1< 

In  unison  with  eon-  y — 

•"There  is — there  i>  a  God/' 

•j  Existent  Nature.         L.  M. 

rpHERE  is  a  God — all  nature  speaks, 
-*-   Through  earth',  and  air,  and  sea,  and.  skies  ; 
See,  From  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks. 
When  earln  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

Throughout  the  world's  extended  frame. 
Inscribes  in  characters  of  light 

jli-  mighty  W  tme. 

3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

Confess  the  f  >ur  God  : 

Bow  down  b<  and  adore. 

J_  Bei  CM. 

HPhere 

-*-    In  realms  •  £*ht, 

Wh<  s<    wisd   i  .  :  ■  archable : 

Omnipotent  his  might. 


BXIS1  ENCE    OF    GOD.  6 

•2   By  him  the  univ<  rse  was  made, 
With  all  its  varied  store; 
He  was.  and  is,  and  is  to  come, 

He  lives  for  evermore. 

3  All  that  he  made,  lie  still  upholds, 

By  his  Almighty  power; 
In  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  breathe, 
Each  moment,  and  each  hour. 

4  While  saints  in  heaven  rehearse  his  praise, 

And  sing  his  matchless  name, 

Let  saints  on  earth  his  goodness  show. 

And  spread  abroad  his  fame. 

Nature  proves  the  Being  of  God.  L.  M. 

ThiE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
*■   With  all  the  blue  etherial  sky. 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

-2  The  unwearied  si  in,  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display; 
And  publishes  to  every  land. 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 

The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 

And  all  the  planets,  in  their  turn, 

Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 


ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 


0  God's  Eternity.  C.  M. 

Tbior  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist 
-*-   Ere  time  began  its  race; 
Before  the  ample  elements 
Filled  up  the  void  of  space; — 

2  Before  the  ponderous  earthly  globe 

In  fluid  air  was  staved; 
Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores  displayed. 

3  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world 

With  sudden  ruin  break, 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck; 

4  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start, 

Th'  astonished  sun  roll  back, 
While  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake. 

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/  God  Incomprehensible.  L.  M. 

P  kkat  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
^   Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through; 
Our  laboring  powers  with  reverence  own 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

-2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind.. 


ATTRIBUTES    ol-     GOD,  5 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  kindness  deigns  to  Aow 
All  that  we  mortals  need  to  kriorf; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  power  divine. 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  O,  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace; 
Adore  thy  sacred  name,  and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will. 

j  Incomprehensibility  of  God.  L.  M. 

pon  is  a  name  my  sou]  adores; 
^  Tlf  almighty  Three,  tlT  eternal  One: 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 
Confess  the  infinite  Unknown. 

•J  From  thy  great  Self  thy  being  springs  : 
Thou  art  thy  own  original, 
Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 

And  self-surHcience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bade  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run: 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

\j  On, J  , ,-,  rywhi :  ■  C.  M. 

T  ORD.  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee: 
-^  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 

The  notice  of  thine  eve. 


0  ATTKIBTTES    OF    GOD. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  form'd  within, 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word. 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge !  deep  and  high, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide? 

Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side, 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

_LU  Omnipresence  of  God.  L.  M. 

T^athee  of  spirits,  nature's  God, 

-*-    Our  inmost  thoughts  arc  known  to  thee; 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word. 
And  every  private  action  see. 

2  Could  we,  on  morning's  swiftest  wings, 

Pursue  our  flight  through  trackless  air. 
Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs, 
Thy  presence  still  would  meet  us  there. 

3  In  vain  my  guilt  attempt  to  fly, 

Concealed  beneath  the  pall  of  night; 
One  glance  from  thy  all -piercing  eye 
Can  kindle  darkness  into  light. 


ATI  Kim  TES    OF   GOD. 


4  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 
Each  evil  thought,  each  secret  sin. 
And  tit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy, 
Where  nought  impure  shall  enter  in. 


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all-seeing  God.  C.  M. 


\  lmighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
■^  '  hrough  the  shades  of  night, 

And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 
All  open  to  thy  sight. 

2  There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 
N.>r  wicked  v  -ay. 

But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'tis  writ. 
Against  the  judgment  day. 

Z  And  must  tie-  crimes  that  I  have  done 
Be  read  and  published  there? 
Do  all  exposed  before  the  sun, 
While  men  and  angels  hear? 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  lie; 

Upward  J  dare  not  look : 
Pardon  my  sins,  before  I  die, 
And  Mot  them  from  thy  book. 

5  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 

That  my  Redeemer  felt ; 
And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains, 
And  answer  for  my  guilt. 


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God's  r  0.  M. 

Tuie  Lord,  our  God,  is  full  of  might, 
-■-    The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks — and,  in  his  heav  nly  height. 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 


8  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar; 

The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand. 

And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night !  your  force  combine ; 

Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain-pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar. 

In  distant  peals  it  dies; 
He  yokes  the  whirlwinds  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations,  bend — in  reverence  bend ; 

Ye  monarch's,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend, 
To  celebrate  your  God. 


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Wisdom  of  God.  L.  M. 


A  wake,  my  tongue !  thy  tribute  bring 
-^*-  To  him,  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, — 
The  Source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge — how  profound  ! 

A  depth,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned; 
The  stars  he  numbers ;  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold ; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine, 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all-divine. 


ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD.  9 

4  But  in  redemption, — 0  what  grace! 

Its  wonders, — ()  what  thought  can  trace! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright: — 
Praise  him,  my  soul !  with  sweet  delight. 

14-  The  goodness  of  God.  C.  M. 

Ve  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
-*-    With  songs  of  sacred  praise; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care; 

In  him  we  live  and  move : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 

The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  well-beloved  Son 

To  save  our  souls  from  sin  : 
*Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known, 
And  proves  it  all  divine. 

4  To  this  sure  refuge.  Lord,  we  come. 

And  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 


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God  our  Benefactor.  S.  M. 

My  Maker  and  my  King! 
^  -*-  To  thee  my  all  I  owe : 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
From  whence  ail  blessings  flow. 

Thou  ever  good  and  kind! 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 
A  thousand  obligations  bind 

My  heart  to  grateful  love. 


10  JlTTBIBTJTES   OF   GOD. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live; 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 

More  praise  than  tongue  can  give. 

4  O  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

j[0  God's  Condescension.  C.  M. 

A  Loud,  out  King,  how  excellent 
^   Thy  name  on  earth  is  known  ! 
Thy  glory  in  the  firmament 
How  wonderfully  shown ! 

2  When  I  behold  the  heav'ns  on  high, 

The  work  of  thy  right  hand; 
The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky, 
Thy  lights  in  every  land  : — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so? 

4  0  Lord,  how  excellent  thy  name! 

How  manifold  thy  ways! 
Let  time  thy  saving  truth  proclaim, 
Eternity  thy  praise. 

J_  /  God's  Goodness.  C.  M. 

Thiv  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess; 
-*-    Thy  goodness  we  adore; — 
A  spring,  whose  blessings  never  fail; 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 


aTTkibutl>  0*  god.  11 

9  Sun,  moon  and  stars,  thy  love  declare 
In  every  golden  ray: 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  1  ack  the  day. 

']  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 
With  all' the  bliss  it  yields; 
With  joyful  clusters  leads  the  vines. 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen: 
There,  like  a  sun.  thy  mercy  shine-. 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 

Through  Jesus'  name  are  given  : 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high. 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 

[0  God  is  Wudom  and  Love.     M.  8s.  <Y-  7s. 

Pod  is  love:  his  mercy  brightens 
"   All  the  paths  in  which  we  rove; 

Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

"2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever: 
Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  his  merry  waneth  never; 
1  rod  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 
With  his  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth; 

(rod  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


J  2  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


19 


Faithfulness  of  God.  C.  M. 

HTiie  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure, 

-*-    And  firm  his  promise  stand; 
Believing  souls  may  rest  secure 
In  his  almighty  hand. 

2  Should  earth  and  hell  their  forces  join, 
He  would  contemn  their  rage, 
And  render  fruitless  their  design 
Against  his  heritage. 

]  The  rainbow  round  about  his  throne 
Proclaims  his  faithfulness ; 
He  will  his  purposes  perform, 
His  promises  of  grace. 

i  The  hills  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  he  is  still  the  same ; 
Let  saints  to  him  their  homage  pay, 
And  magnify  his  name. 

J  Mervy  of  God.  S.  M. 

l\/fY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
lTJ.  \y]lose  mercies  are  so  gf eat ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  pOAver  subdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  <niilt  remove. 


21 


Ail  1:1  BE  PES    <»K    GOD.  13 

3  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  Dame. 

U  such  as  bender  parent  -  feel  : 

I  [e  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

I  I  )ur  days  are  as  the  grass, 
( )]*  like  the  morning  flower : 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  b 

5   But  th;  s,  Lord, 

To  endl< 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

The  Bolt  /.  0.  M. 

ITmj.y  and  reverend  is  the  name 

-*--*-  Of  our  eternal  King: 

Thrice  holy,  I.      '.  the  angels  cry; 

Thrice  holy  let  as  sing. 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works. 
And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

:;  The  deepest  ^  >f  the  mind. 

Pay.  0  my  soul,  to  God  : 

Lift  with  thy  hand-  a  holy  heart 
To  hi-  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou  holy  God!  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  fr 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight^ 
And  they  thy  face  -hall  see. 


14  HOLY    TRINITY. 


HOLY   TRINITY. 


•22 


Song  of  Praise  to  the  Trinity.  M.  7s. 

PJloby  to  the  Father  give, 

"   He  in  whom  we  move  and  live; 
All  our  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear. 
All  onr  -     gs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, — 

Christ  our  Prophet.  Priest  and  King! 
Christians,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost; 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost; 
Fills  his  lieart  with  just  desires, 
And  his  mind  with  truth  inspires. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
T<  i  the  blessed  Trinity. 
F"i-  the  gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "God  is  love." 

)  The  Trinity.  C.  M. 

TJail  !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
-■"*-  Whom  One  in  Three  we  know; 
By  all  thy  heavenly  host  adored, 
By  all  thy  Church  below;. 

2   (  hie  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim; 
The  universe  is  full  of  thee, 
And  speaks  thy  glorious  name, 


•21 


25 


HOLY    TK1MTY.  15 

Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess; 

Thee,  holy  Son  adore : 
And  thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless, 

And  worship  evermore. 

Hail!  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Our  heavenly  son;.;  shall  be; 
Supreme,  Essential  One,  adored 

In  co-eternal  Three ! 

Praise  to  the  Trinity.  C.  M. 

H  lory  to  God  the  Father's  name, 

^   Who  from  our  sinful  race 
Hath  chosen  myriads  to  proclaim 
The  honors  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heav'nly  birth  derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 

The  Holy  Three  in  One, 
Who,  by  tlie  wonders  of  his  love, 

Has  made  his  nature  known. 

Prayer  to  the  Trinity.  L.  M. 

T^ATiiEK  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound, 
-*-    A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 


lb  CREAT10X. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! 
Eternal  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 


CREATION. 


26 


Cron  seen  in  Hi*  Works.  C.  M. 

'There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose, 
-*-    Or  decks  the  lily  fair. 
Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  grows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2  There's  not  of  grass  a  single  blade, 

Or  leaf  of  lovliest  green, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 

3  There's  not  a  cloud  whose  dews  distil 

Upon  the  parching  clod, 
And  clothe  with  verdure  vale  and  hill, 
That  is  not  sent  by  God. 


CREATION.  I  i 

4  There's  do1  a  staT  whose  twinkling  light 

Shines  on  the  distanl  earth, 
And  cheers  the  silent  gloom  of  night, 
But  mercy  gave  it  birth. 

5  There's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  round, 

In  ocean's  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  nut  found, 
For  God  is  everywhere. 

6  Around,  beneath,  below,  above — - 

Wherever  space  extends, — 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  mercy  blends. 

27  God  in  Ills  Works  and  Word.  S.  M. 

T>ciioli),  the  lofty  sky 
■^  Declares  its  maker.  God; 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high, 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  'i'lie  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same; 
While  night  to  day.  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land. 

Their  general  voice  i-  known; 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  His  laws  are  just  and  pure. 

His  truth  without  deceit: 
His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 


18  CREATION. 

5  While  of  thy  works  1  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim. 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 

In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

//'0  God,  (is  sent  in  Nature.  C.  M. 

T  sing  th1  almighty  power  of  God, 

-*-  That  made  the  mountains  rise; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filPd  the  earth  with  food; 
He  form'd  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good. 

3  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed. 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flow'r  below. 

But  makes  thy  glories  known; 
The  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

£\j  Man's  Creation  <nt<l  Innocericy.  C.  M. 

Tehovah's  image  brightly  shone 

"    In  Eden's  lovely  pair, 
And  oft,  before  his  gracious  throne, 
They  bowed  in  praise  and  prayer. 

-2   With  rectitude,  as  with  a  rol  e 

Their  spotless  souls  were  dressed; 
With  peace  abounding,  and  with  joy, 
Thev  were  divinely  blessed. 


PBOVIDBN<  BO]  19 

8   No  Belf -reproach,  no  slavish  dread 
Disturbed  their  peace  within: 
No  frowning  storm  their  path  o'erspread. 
While  undefiled  with  sin. 

4  Thus  souls  renewed  by  saving  grace, — 
Whose  sins  have  been  forgiven. 
Behold  the  smiles  of  Jesus1  face, 

And  feel  an  inward  heaven. 


PROVIDENCE   OF   GOD. 


30 


Gratituih  for  Providential  Care.         C.  M. 

A  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 
^    My  glory,  and  my  all ! 
Unsent  by  thee,  no  ^ood  (*;ln  come, 
Nor  evil  ran  befall. 

2  Such  are  thy  schemes  of  providence. 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 

That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee 
Through  all  the  wilderness. 

3  Tia  thine  outstretch 'd  and  powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  my  way; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassions,  <>  my  God, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due  : 
For  such  compassions,  1  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 


20  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

•jj_  Mysteries  of  Providence.  CM. 

poo  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^  His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Dee])  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
Ife  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  snints,  fresh  courage  take: 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread, 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
lie  hides  a  smiling  lace. 

Resignation  ami  Submission.  C.  SI. 

\\\  God!  my  Father!  cheering  name! 

"■*■  O,  may  I  call  thee  mine  ! 

Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 

A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  sorrows  fly; 

A\ Tiat  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye? 

3  Whatever  thy  providence  rleni 
I  calmly  would  resign  : 

For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise  : 
0  bend  my  will  to  thine ! 


FALL    AN!>     DEPRAVITY    OF    MAX. 

4  Whate'er  thy  sov'reign  will  ordains, 
( )  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 

Still  trust  a  Fatlu  r's  care. 
.')  Thy  ways,  great  God  !  are  little  known 
rF<>  my  weak,  erring  sight  ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thv  ways  are  right. 


FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAX. 


•  )•)  Primitive  State  of  Man,  L.  M, 

\  dam  in  Paradise  was  placed, 
*£*■  Our  natural  and  fed'ral  head; 
With  holiness  and  wisdom  graced, 
In  his  Creator's  image  made. 

2  Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  innocence. 
Upright  and  happy,  firm  he  stood  : 
Till  he  debas'd  himself  to  sense, 
And  ate  of  the  forbidden  food. 

3  His  soul  at  first,  a  holy  flame, 

Was  kindled  by  his  Maker's  breath; 
But  stung  by  sin,  it  soon  became 
The  seat  of  darkness,  strife  and  death. 


::i 


Original  and  Actual  Sin.  L.  M, 

T  oko,  we  are  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
1J  And  born  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  alb 


•1-1  FALL    AND    DEPRAVITY    OF    MAX. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death  ; 
Tby  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  pail. 

3  Behold,  we  fall  before  thy  face ; 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  us  clean  ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

4  Nor  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

5  Jesus,  thy  blood,  thy  blood  alone, 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone; 

Thy  blood  can  make  us  white  as  snow  ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  us  so. 

(j  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  our  peace, 
No  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  case  ; 
Lord,  let  us  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  these  broken  hearts  rejoice. 

•)•)  By  Nature,  all  Men  art  Sinners.         C.  M. 

"Pools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say 
-*-    That  all  religion's  vain  ; 
There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men. 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane, 
Corrupt  discourse  proceeds  : 

And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds, 


TALI.    AM)     WU'KAVITY    OF    MAX.  23 

3  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 

Their  practice  all  the  same; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand. 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

4  Their  tongues  are  used  to  sneak  deceit, 

Their  slanders  never  cease  : 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet, 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace! 

5  Such  seeds  of  sin,  that  bitter  root, 

In  i' very  heart  are  found  : 
Nor  ran  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

()  -  CM. 

TIThen  Adam  sinned,  through  all  his  race 
' '     The  dire  contagion  spread  : 
Sickness  and  death  and  deep  disgrace 
Sprang  from  our  fallen  head. 

2  Satan  in  strong  and  heavy  chains 

Binds  the  deluded  soul. 
And  every  furious  passion  reigns 
Without  the  least  control. 

3  From  God  and  happiness  we  fly, 

To  earth  and  sense  confined, 
Lost  in  a  maze  of  misery, 

Yet  to  our  misery  blind. 

4  Whene'er  the  man  begins  his  race, 

The  criminal  appears, 

And  evil  habits  keep  their  paee 
With  our  increasing  v 


24  FALL    AXD    DEPRAVITY    OF    MAX. 

fj7  The  Deceit/vines*  of  Sin.  C.  M. 

^ix  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
^   To  practice  on  the  mind : 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young, 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretense, 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree,  divinely  fair, 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

?)0  Folly  and  ^F<l■■L■>/s^  of  Sin.  C.  M. 

<*2ix,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
^   Infects  our  vital  blood  ; 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician  God. 

2  We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good  despise; 

Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 

Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 

3  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death; 
put  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead. 
With  his  almightv  breath. 


FALL    AM'     DEPRAVITY    OF    MAN. 


39 


I   Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within. 
The  passi<  >ns  burn  and  rag 

Till  God's  own  Son.  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fires  as      .  _   . 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 
We  drink  the  pois'nous  gall, 
And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell; 
But  Heaven  prevents  the  fall. 


the  Spirit.  0.  M. 

TTow  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 
-"--*-  Unconscious  of  her  load! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise. 
To  happiness  and  God. 


2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

This  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 

'T  is  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  *T  is  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise. 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes; — 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away. 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  : 

A  beam  of  heaven — a  vital  ray — 
*T  is  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh  !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours 

And  give  them  life  divine: 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


26  FALL    AND    DEPRAVITY    OF    MAX. 

±[)  Guilt  and  Helplessness  of  Man.  S.  M. 

A  h  !   how  shall  fallen  man 
•**•  Be  just  before  his  God? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness. 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  ey<  s. 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 

A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God, 

Who  can  with  thee  contend? 
Or  who  that  tries  the  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 

Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

5  Ah  !  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  V 
None,  none  can  meet  him  and  escape 
But  through  the  Savior's  blood. 


-ii 


& 


Hope  from  the  Gospel  only.  s.  M. 

^od's  holy  law.  transgressed, 

Speaks  nothing  but  despair; 
Convinced  of  guilt,  with  grief  oppressed, 

We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groan, s  and  tears, 

Xor  works  which  we  have  done, 
Xor  vows,  nor  promises,  nor  prayers. 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone, 


FALL    AND    DKPBAVITY    OF    .MAX.  Zi 

3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood; 
,rr  is  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

4  High  lifted  on  the  cross, 

The  spotless  Victim  dies ; 

This  is  salvation's  only  source: 

Hence  all  our  hope-  arise. 

42  Man's  Need  of  the  New  Birth.  0.  M. 

^ixxers,  this  solemn  truth  regard, 
^  Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 

For  Christ,  the  Savior,  hath  declared, 
"Ye  must  be  horn  again.*' 

2  Whatever  might  be  your  birth  and  blood, 

The  sinner*-  boast  is  vain; 
Thus  said  the  glorious  Son  of  God. 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature*-  totally  depraved — 

The  heart  a  -ink  of  sin  : 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  saved, — 
"Ye  must  be  born  again.'* 

4  That  which  is  born  of  flesh  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain  : 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

5  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain: 
Bear  witness.  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart, 
That  we  are  born  again. 


28  FALL    AND    DEPRAVITY    OF    MAX. 

0  Dear  Savior,  let  as  now  begin 
To  trust  and  love  thy  Word ; 
And,  by  forsaking  every  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 


43 


Christ's  Power  Alone  ran  Some.  L.  M. 

T  et  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
-^  Put  off  the  spots  that  nature  gives  ; 
Then  may  the  wieked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives. 

2  As  well  might  th'  Ethiopian, 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  his  skin  ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  live  again, 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'T  will  not  endure  the  least  control; 

None  but  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  God,  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine; 
I  would  be  formed  anew,  and  bless 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 


."  issfSS?  V~7'i 


Till-:    BOLT    SCRIP!  UBES.  Bfl 

THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 


-[4  Voltu  of  thi  Scriptures.  ('.  ftL 

TTow  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
**-  By  inspiration  given! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  hoa\  en. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  : 
And  life,  and  light,  and  joy  imparts. 
And  banishes  our  fears. 

3  Thi.-  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of'  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Tili  we  behold  the  clearer  Huh: 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Thi  FMnes*  uj  th   i  C.  M. 

T  ami*  of  our  feet  !   whereby  we  trace 
*J  Our  path,  when  wont  to  stray; 
Stream  from  the  Fount  of  heav'nly  gra< 
Brook  by  the  traveler's  v.  aj  ! 

Bread  of  our  souls!  whereon  we  feed  : 

True  manna  from  on  high  ! 
Our  guide,  oar  chart!   wherein  we  road 

( H  realms  beyond  the  sky. 

Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark  ! 

Or  radiant  cloud  by  day! 
When  wav<  s  would  whelm  our  tossing  bark, 

Our  anchor  and  our  sta^  ! 


45 


30  THE   holy   SCRIPTURES. 

4  Childhood's  preceptor!  manhood's  trust! 
Old  age's  film  ally! 
Our  hope,  when  Ave  go  down  to  dust, 
Of  immortality! 

4:0         Before  tlte  Beading  of  the  Scriptures.      C.  M. 

Tesus,  my  Savior,  and  my  Lord, 
"    To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes  ; 
Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise. 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 
Fain  would  T  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 

3  Help  me  to  read  this  volume  o'er 

With  new  and  fresh  delight; 

Help  me  to  love  its  Author  more, 

To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

4  O,  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days  ; 

Its  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

Value  and  Use  of  the  Bible.  M.  7s. 

"Dlessei)  Bible,  precious  word! 
^  Boon  most  sacred  from  the  Lord! 
Glory  to  his  name  be  given 
For  this  blessed  book  of  heav'n. 

'Tis  a  ray  of  purest  light, 

Beaming  through  the  depths  of  night ; 
Brighter  than  ten  thousand  gems 
Of  the  richest  diadems. 


47 


48 


THE    BOLT?    SCBIPTUBBS.  31 

8  Ti8  an  orb  more  radiant  far 
Than  the  fairest  evening  stap; 
Fea,  the  sun  outshining  ev'n, 
When  it  rides  midway  in  heav'n. 

4  'Tis  a  fountain,  pouring  forth 
Streams  of  life  to  gladden  earth  : 
Whence  eternal  blessings  flow. 
Antidote  for  human  woe. 

5  'Tis  an  ocean,  vast  and  clear, 
In  which  rays  divine  appear, 
Bearing  freight,  the  choicest  store 
Ever  borne  the  wide  world  o'er. 

6  'Tis  a  mine.  ay.  deeper,  too, 
Than  can  mortal  ever  go; 
Search  we  may  for  many  years, 
Still  some  new  rich  gem  appears. 

Precious  Bible.  P.  M. 

"Drecious  Bible!  what  a  treasure 

-*-    Dees  the  word  of  GoCi  afford! — 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 

Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword. 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor; 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger 

Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger; 

Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys. 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed  : 
J!"  is  meal  and  drink  indeed. 


I  THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES, 

3  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation, 

Satan  cannot  make  me  yield ; 
For  the  word  of  consolation 

Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield. 
Whilst  the  Scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  Iris  malice  I'm  secure. 

4  Vain  his  threats  to  overcome  me, 

When  T  take  the  Spirit's  sword; 
Then  with  ease  I  drive  him  from  me  ; 

Satan  trembles  at  his  word  : 
'Tis  a  sword  for  conquest  made  ; 
Keen  the  edge  and  strong  the  blade. 


J!) 


The  Bible  the  Light  of  the  World.         C.  M. 

Y\,riiAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  ? 

"     Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age  : 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  power  thai  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise: 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Lord  !  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

I  Our  souls  rejoicingly  pursue 
The  steps  of  him  we  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  our  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


THE    HOLT    S<  RIPTURES.  33 


50 


>''"'-  tpU:        B.  M- 

TTow  perfect  is  thy  word! 
-*--*-  Thy  judgments  all  are  just  : 
And  ever  in  thy  promise,  Lord, 
Man  may  securely  trust. 

2  I  hear  thy  word  in  love: — 

In  faith  thy  word  obey: 
( ).  send  thy  S]  >m  above, 

T  i  teach  me,  Lord,  thy  way. 

3  Thy  counsels  all  are  plain, 

precepts  all  are  pure  : 
And  Ion  :  as  heaven  and  earth  remain, 

Thy  truth  shall  still  endure. 

4  O,  may  my  soul,  with  joy. 

Trust  in  thy  faithful  -\yoy<\  : 
Be  it  through  life  my  glad  employ, 
To  keep  thy  precepts,  Lord. 

01  What  my  Bible  is.  P.  M. 

"Afv  Bible  !  'tis  a  hook  divine, 
■^"    Where  heavenly  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
And  wisdom  speaks  in  every  li 
And  speaks  to  me. 

2  My  Bible !  in  this  book  alone 

I  find  God's  holy  will  made  known  : 
And  here  his  love  to  man  is  shown — 
His  love  to  me. 

3  My  Bible!  here  with  joy  I  trace 
The  records  of  redeeming  grace; 
Glad  tidings  to  a  sinful  ra 

(rood  news  to  me, 

3 


34  THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

4  My  Bible!  here  it  is  I  read 

How  Jesus  did  for  sinners  bleed; 
0  !  that  most  wondrous  love  indeed  ! 
Christ  bled  for  me  ! 

5  My  Bible !  source  of  comfort  pure, 
To  those  who  trials  here  endure, 
The  hope  of  heaven  it  renders  sure; 

Best  hope  for  nie ! 

(3  I  love  my  Bible!  may  I  e'er 

Consult  it  oft  with  faith  and  prayer, 
That  I  may  see  my  Savior  there, 
Who  died  for  me ! 


52 


The  Bible  Suited  to  our  Wants.  C.  M. 

"Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
-*-    What  endless  glory  shines! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  'Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast; 
Here  purer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

3  'Tis  here  the  Saviors  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever-dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


TIIK    HOI/J     SCRIPTURES. 

5   I  >i\  ine  [nst  ruei 

Be  th. »u  forei  er  near : 
I\  act  me  t< i  love  thy  sacred  tvord, 
And  view  m;.    8  liere. 

-.) 

.)•)  Ui    >fth  J;  M.  7b. 

TTolv  Bible  !  book  divine! 

-*-*-  Precious  treasure!  thou  art  mine! 

Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  can 
Mine,  to  teach  m<   whal  I 

2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  r< 
Mine,  to  show  a  Savior's  Love; 
Mine  art  thou,  to  guide  mj      lei  ; 
Mine,  to  judge — condemn — acquit; 

3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless; 
Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith 
Man  can  triumph  over  death  ; 

4  Mine  to  tell 

And  the  rebel  sinner'* 

0  thou  precious  book  divine! 

Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine ! 


54 


The  Bible  a  Precis  C.  M. 

The  Bible  is  a  blessed  book, 
-*-    In  love  and  mercy  given  : 
A  kind  conducting  angel,  sent 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  0  Lord,  be  thou  my  better  part. 
And  may  my  Bibl 
A  guardian  angel  to  my  heart. 
To  lead  my  soul  to  thee. 


36  THE    HOLY    SCRIPTURES. 

3  Where'er  I  go,  in  joy  or  woe, 
Thy  grace,  Lord,  let  me  prove, 
That  I  may  still  obey  thy  will, 
And  thy  commandments  love. 

•)•)  Value  of  the  Bible.  CM. 

This  book  of  books  I'd  rather  own 
•*-    Than  all  the  gold  or  gems 
That  e'er  in  monarch's  coffers  shone — 
Than  all  their  diadems. 

2  Xay,  were  the  seas  one  chrysolite, 

The  earth  a  golden  ball 
And  diamonds  all  the  stars  of  night, 
This  book  were  worth  them  all. 

3  Without  a  doubt,  this  book  is  worth 

All  else  to  mortals  given  ; 
For  what  arc  all  the  joys  of  earth, 
Compared  to  joys  in  heaven? 

4  This  is  the  guide  our  Father  gave, 

To  lead  to  realm-  of  day — 
A  star  whose  lustre  gilds  the  grave — 
"The  life,  the  light,  the  way." 


REDEMPTION*    THROUGH    CHRIST. 


REDEMPTION  THROUGH  CHRIST. 


56 


Redemption  by  Christ.  C.  M. 


%I/"hbn  the  first  parents  of  i 
""    RebelPd  and  lost  their 


our  race 
God, 

And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood; 

2  Infinite  pity  touched  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array. 
And  wrapp'd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

■4  His  living  pOAver  and  dying  love 
Redeemed  unhappy  men, 
And  raised  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 
We  joyfully  resign  : 
Blest  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own. 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

0  /  Behotd  the  Gift  nf  God!  S.  M. 

"Dehold  the  gift  of  God ! 
-*■*  Sinners,  adore  his  name, 

Who  shed  for  us  his  precious  blood, 
Who  bore  our  curse  and  shame. 


38  REDEMPTION    THROUGH    CHRIST. 

2  Behold  the  living  bread, 

Which  Jesus  came  to  give, 
By  dying  in  the  sinners  stead, 
That  lie  might  ever  live. 

3  Behold  a  Savior's  love, 

Who  gives  his  flesh  to  eat; 
Never  did  angels  taste  above, 
Provisions  half  so  sweet. 

4  The  Lord  delights  to  give ; 

He  knows  you've  naught  to  buy; 
To  Jesus  haste — this  bread  reeeive, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 


Kfc 


Christ's  Amazing  Love.  C.  M. 

"Clunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
-*-    We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  peace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief ; 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love !) 
He  came  to  our  relief.. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled ; 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
Ami  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Savior's  praises  speak. 


1 


CO 


REDEMPTION    THROUGH    CHRIST.  30 

Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  goldj 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes. 

His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

The  Lovi  of  Ctrirt.  C.  M. 

TJow  condescending  and  how  kind 
-■-*-     Waa  Clod's  eternal  Son! 
Our  mis 'ry  reached  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

'2   When  justice,  by  our  sins  provoked. 
Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword. 
He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 
Without  a  murm 'ring  word. 

3  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne: 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

4  This  was  compassion  like  a  God. 

That  though  the  Savior  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood. 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high. 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Xor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

Rejoicing  in  Jesus.  M.  7s. 

Yt»w  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 

■*■*  Sing  aloud  in  Jesus1  name; 
Ye  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 


40  REDEMPTION    THROUGH    CHRIST. 

2  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace, 
Beaming  in  the  Savior's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  you  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove — 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin, 
Xow  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome,  all  by  sin  opprest — 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love  ! 

6  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above — 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

(jl  Christ's  Humiliation.  C.  M. 

A  :vj>  did  the  Holy  and  the  Just, — 
-^  Th< 

Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 
That  guilty  man  might  rise? 

2  Yi><.  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 
His  radiant  throne  on  high — 
Surprising  mercy!  love  unknown! — 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 


CHBIST's    i\<  ai:\  ai  ioX.  41 

3  To  dwell  with  mis'ry  here  below, 

The  Savior  lefl  the  skies. 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 
That  guilty  man  might  rise. 

4  He  took  the  dying  sinner's  place, 

And  Buffered  in  his  stead  : 
For  sinful  man — 0  wondrous  grace! — 

For  sinful  man  he  hied. 

5  O  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thine  atoning  blood  ! 
By  this  are  sinners  saved  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 


CHRIST'S   INCARNATION. 


J  Chrfctf 8  Incarnation.  C.  M. 

f\  what  a  blessed  morn, 
^  That  brought  the  news  from  heaven  : 
"To  us  a  child  ia  born, 
To  us  a  Sob  is  given  !" 

The  s\veete>t  news  that  ever  came, 

We'll  singj  tho"  ail  the  world  should  blade. 

Th  ■]')] 

Has  dawned 
The  Savior,  ( Christ,  is  b< 

And  angels  sing  hi-  birth; — 
We'll  join  the  br 
We'll  share  their  joy-,  and  -well  their  s< 


42  Christ's  incarxatiok. 

3  O  'tis  a  lofty  theme ! 

Supplied  by  angels'  tongues; 
All  other  subjects  seem 

Unworthy  of  our  songs. 
This  sacred  theme  has  boundless  charms, 
It  tills — it  captivates — it  warms. 

4  Now  sing  of  peace  divine, 

Sing  of  good-will  to  man  ; 
Xo  wisdom,  Lord,  but  thine, 

Could  form  the  gracious  plan ; 
Could  find  a  way  to  save  the  lost, 
Thyself  not  ceasing  to  be  just. 

5  Give  praise  to  God  on  high, 

With  angels  round  his  throne ; 
Give  praise  to  God  with  joy; 

Give  praise  to  God  alone ; 
'Tis  meet  his  saints  their  songs  should  raise, 
And  give  the  Savior  endless  praise. 

00  The  Prince  of  Peace.  C.  M. 

THo  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 
-*-    To  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey — 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forever  more  adored, — 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 


Christ's  in«  ai:\ath»v.  4-*; 

4  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born. 
To  us  a  Sou  is  grver\ : 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor. 
The  mighty  Lord  of  heaven. 

()-|  Nativity  of  tJu  Savior.  M.  7s. 

TTark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
-*■-*-  "Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 

"Christ  is  horn  in  Bethlehem!" 

3  See,  he  lays  his  glory  by, 

Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth. 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail  the  heav  nly  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  light'ousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Ris'n  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-horn  King- 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  ! " 

Of)  Titles  cud  Kingdom  of  Christ.  8.  M. 

"Dejoice  in  Jesus'  birth  ! 
-L*  To  us  a  son  is  given  ; 
To  us  a  child  is  born  on  earth, 

Who  made  both  earth  and  heaven  ! 


44  Christ's  incarnation. 

2  He  reigns  above  the  sky. 

The  universe  sustains; 
The  God  supreme,  the  Lord  most  high, 
The  King  Messiah  reigns  ! 

3  Tlr  almighty  God  is  he, 

Author  of  heavenly  bliss ; 
The  Father  of  eternity. 

The  glorious  Prince  of  Peaee  ! 

4  His  government  shall  grow — 

From  strength  to  strength  proceed ; 
His  right'ousn ess  the  church  o'erflow, 
And  all  the  earth  overspread. 

5  Rejoice  in  God  our  King ! 

His  name  we  will  adore  ; 
Let  heav  n  and  earth  unite  to  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore. 


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Humiliation  and  Character  of  Christ.     M.  7s. 

"Drtght  and  joyful  was  the  morn, 
^  When  to  us  a  child  was  born  ; 
From  the  highest  realms  of  heav  n 
Unto  us  a  Son  was  givn. 

2   On  his  shoulder  he  shall  bear 
PowV  and  majesty — and  wear 
On  his  vesture  and  his  thigh 
Names  most  awful — names  most  high. 


Christ,  th'  incarnate  Deity, 
Sire  of  ages  ne'er  to  cease. 
King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  peace. 


CHRIST  8    i\«   m:\aii<>\.  45 

4  Come  and  worship  at  his  feet, 
Field  to  him  the  homage  meet ; 
From  his  manger  to  his  thin 
Homage  due  to  God  alone. 

0/  Birth  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

An  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat, 
^   Watching  their  flocks  by  nighty 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared, 
Clad  in  celestial  light. 

2  Awe-struck,  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appall'd  with  trembling  fear  ; 
When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 

Breathed  sweetly  on  their  ear. 

3  "Shepherds  of  Judah!  cease  your  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 

To  you  and  all  mankind. 

4  "This  day  Almighty  love  fulfills 

Its  great  eternal  word  : 
This  day  i<  horn  in  Bethlehem 
The  Savior — Christ  the  Lord. 

5  "Glory  t<>  (-rod.  from  whom  on  high 

All  gracious  mercies  flow! 
Who  -ends  his  heaven-descended  peace, 
To  dwell  with  man  below." 

Ub  Design  of  Christ'*  Advent.  C.  M. 

TTark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  conn 
■J"L  The  Savior  promised  long! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


46  HIS    NAMES    AND    CHARACTERS. 

2  He  comes — the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst. 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes — from  darkening  scales  of  vice 

To  clear  the  inward  sight; 

And  on  the  eye-balls  of  the  blind 

To  pour  eelestial  light. 

4:  He  comes — the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  Weeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
T1  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


HIS   NAMES   AND    CHARACTERS. 


lite  Name  of  Jesus  Previous.  C.  M. 

Tesus  !  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
•     *Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear, 

Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul. 

My  transport  and  my  trust  ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys^ 

And  gold  but  sordid  dust. 


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HIS    FAMES    AND    I  BABAC  I  BBS.  4< 

3  All  my  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish, 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear. 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  it-  fragrance  there; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  it-  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  it-  care. 

5  1*11  speak  the  honors  <>{"  thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath; 
And,  dying,  triumph  in  thy  cross, 

The  antidote  of  death. 

Preciou#ne&&  of  the  Savior.  0.  M. 

TTow  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

-*•*-  In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 

'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

Dear  Name,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place ; 
My  never-failing  treasure,  rilled 

With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

Jesus !  my  shepherd,  Savior,  friend, 

My  prophet,  priest  and  king; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end  ; 

Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 


4^  HIS    NAMES    AM)    CHARACTERS. 

5  I  would  thy  boundless  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath; 
So  that   the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

/ 1  Christ  the  Rock  of  Agt  *.  M.  7s. 

"Dock  of  ages!  cleft  for  me, 

-*-*•  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee : 

Let  the  water  and  the  blo< 

From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 

Save  me.  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow; 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know; 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone — 
Thou  must  save  and  thou  alone ; 

In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-lid.--  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy.  throne, 
Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  n    . 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

/  i  The  Hope,  the  Star  and  C.  M. 

'There  is  a  hope,  a  blessed  hope. 
■*■    More  precious  and  more  bright 
Than  all  the  joyless  mockery 
The  world  esteems  delight. 


HIS    \AM1>    AND    CHARACTERS.  4Q 

2  There  is  a  -tar.  a  lovely  star, 

That  lights  the  darkest  gloom, 
And  sheds  a  peaceful  radiance  o'er 
The  prospects  of  the  tomb. 

3  There  is  a  voire,  a  cheering  voice. 

That  lifts  the  soul  above, 
Dispels  the  painful,  anxious  doubt, 
And  whispers,  "God  is  love." 

4  That  voice,  aloud  from  Calv'rys  height, 

Proclaims  the  soul  forgiven ; 
That  star  is  revelation^  light : 
That  hope,  the  hope  of  heaven. 

/•J  Christ  our  Shepherd,  S.  M. 

The  L«>r«l  my  Shepherd  is, 
^-  I  shall  be  well  supplied: 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

l;   He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  water-  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  While  he  affords  his  aid. 

I'm  free  from  every  fear: 
Tho1 1  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade. 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

4  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

4* 


50  HIS    NAMES    AND    CHARACTERS. 

5  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Xor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 


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75 


CM**  w  All  In  AU.  C.  M. 

Pompared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside, 
^  No  comeliness  I  see  ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey; 
Thyself  bestow  !  for  thee  alone, 
My  All  in  all,  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice, 

My  comfort  to  restore ; 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave, 
Nor  canst  thou  give  me  more. 

•4  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  will, 
O  teach  me  to  resign ; 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
Siuce  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 


Precious  Name  of  Jems.         M.  8s.  &  7s. 


T' 


^ake  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you, 
Child  of  sorrow  and  of  woe — 
It  will  joy  and  comfort  give  you, 
Take  it,  then,  where'er  you  go. 

Ciio. — Precious  name,  0  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven  ; 
Precious  name,  O  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven. 


Ills    OFFICES.  51 

2  Take  the  name  <>f  Jesus  ever, 

As  a  shield  from  every  snare; 
If  temptations  round  you  gather, 
Breathe  that  Holy  Name  in  prayer. 

3  Oh!  the  precious  Name  of  Jesus: 

How  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy. 
When  his  loving  arms  receive  us, 
And  his  songs  our  tongues  employ! 

4  At  the  name  of  Jesus  bowing, 

Falling  prostrate  at  his  feet. 
King  of  kings  in  heav  n  we'll  crown  him, 
When  our  journey  is  complete. 


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HIS    OFFICES. 


Office*  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

"W*E  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 

Who  comes  with  truth  and  grace; 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word, 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

-2  We  revVence  our  High  Priest  above, 
Who  offered  up  his  blood. 
And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 
By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honor  our  exalted  King; 

How  sweet  are  his  commands ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  his  almighty  hands. 


52  HIS    OFFICES. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 
Who  saves  by  different  ways! 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

/  /  Jesus  Teaching  the  People.  L.  M. 

TTow  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound, 

-*-*•  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  rev Yence  tilled  the  place. 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way: 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "Come,  wand'rers,  to  my  Father's  home, 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest!" 
5Tes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come. 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

\  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  oi'  earthly  pride,  decay! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

/O  Gharacti  rs  oj  ( Ih  iaU  H.  M. 

To  in  all  the  glorious  names, 
■      Of  wisdom,  love  and  pow'r, 
That  mortals  ever  knew. 
That  angels  ever  bore: 
All  are  loo  mean  to  speak  Ids  worth — 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Savior  forth. 


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II  IS    OFFICES-  53 

2  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

OfferM  his  Hood  and  died; 
My  guilty  conscience  geeks 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

3  My  advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high; 

The  Father  hows  his  ears. 
And  lays  his  anger  by: 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say. 
Shall  turn  his  heart,  his  love  away. 

4  My  (tear  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqu'ror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing; 
Thine  is  the  pow'r;  behold  1  sit. 
In  willing  bonds,  beneath  thy  feet. 

5  Now  let  my  son]  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down  : 
My  Savior  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
A  feeble  saint  shall  win  the  day. 
Tho'  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way: 

Compassionate  High  Priest.  C.  M. 

TITith  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
'*     Of  our  High  Priest  above; 
His  he 

M.~  o  >s  >m  glows  witii  i<  ■ 


54  His   OFFICES. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within. 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame : 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean. 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh. 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears ; 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks. 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  Ins  power ; 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  graee 
In  every  trying  hour. 

C^U  Priesthood  and  Kingship  of  Christ.       L.  M. 

Tn  Christ  I've  all  my  soul's  desire; 

-*-   His  Spirit  does  my  heart  inspire 
With  boundless  wishes,  large  and  high  : 
And  Christ  will  all  my  wants  supply. 

2  Christ  is  my  hope,  my  strength,  and  guide, 
For  me  he  bled,  and  groaned,  and  died; 
He  is  my  sun,  to  give  me  light, 

He  is  my  soul's  supreme  delight. 

3  Christ  is  the  source  of  all  my  bliss, 
My  wisdom  and  my  righteousness; 

My  Savior,  brother,  and  my  Friend  : 
On  him  alone  I  now  depend. 


His    OFFICES.  55 

4  Christ  is  my  King,  to  rale  and  bless, 
And  all  my  troubles  to  redress; 
He's  my  salvation  and  my  all, 
Whatever  on  earth  me  shall  befall. 

5  Christ  is  my  strength  and  portion  too; 
My  soul  in  him  can  all  things  do; 
Through  him  I'll  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
My  soul  shall  death  and  hell  outbrave. 

(>1  Our  Great  High  Prkst.  C.  M. 

Pome,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 
^  To  our  ascended  Priest : 
He  entered  heaven,  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on  his  breast. 

2  Below,  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  his  atoning  blood; 
Xow  he  appears  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame, 

And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 
Whom  he  himself  o'ercame. 

4  Nor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervor  of  his  love ; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here, 
And  intercedes  above. 

5  O !  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace, 

Xor  blush  to  hear  his  name ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith, 
Our  lips  his  praise  proclaim  j 


56  HIS    LIFE    AXD    EXAMPLE. 


HIS   LIFE   AND   EXAMPLE. 


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83 


Christ  oar  Example.  L.  M. 

~Vf  are  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
-™  Dear  Savior,  daily  more  like  thee ! 
Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be ! 

O,  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 
How  mild  ! — how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labors  of  his  life  were  love  ; 
Then,  if  we  bear  the  Savior's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

But  all !  how  blind  ! — how  weak  we  are  ! 
How  frail ! — how  apt  to  turn  aside  ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 
And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 


Christ  our  Pattern.  L.  M. 


M 


y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Pmwn  nut  m  liying  i-hniVt<-rs 


HIS    LIFE    AND    EXAMPLE.  O, 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal. 
Such  defrence  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer  ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry,  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 

Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name. 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


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Christ  outr  Example.  L.  M. 


When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay. 
""     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  That  man  is  dead  although  he  lives. 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives. 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank; 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

3  But  he,  who  marks  from  day  to  day. 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way. 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Savior  trod. 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

NO  Christ's  Mission  Attested,  L.  M. 

"Deiiold  !  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
■**   Behold!  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders  !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hgrt,  and  b)e39  hi-  n :i r j n • 


58  HIS    LIFE    AND    EXAMPLE. 

2  Thus  does  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  ! — the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ! 
He  rises  ! — and  appears  a  God ! 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die ! 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

86  Christ  Weeping.  S.  M. 

TjiD  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep? 
■U  And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears! 
Angels  with  wonder  see ! 

Be  thou  astonish'd,  O  my  soul ! 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep  ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear; 

In  heav'n  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 


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Chief  Among  Ten  Thousand.  C.  M. 

"|II"ajestig  sweetness  sits  enthron'd 
-^  Upon  the  Savior's  brow; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crown'd, 
His  lips  with  grp.ee  o'erflow. 


His    STTFFERrNTGS.  59 

No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  is  lie  than  all  the  fair 

Who  fill  the  heav  nly  train. 

IK'  saw  me  plunged  in  dee})  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross. 

And  carried  all  my  grief. 

Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 

Lord,  thev  should  all  be  thine. 


HIS   BUFFERINGS. 


)  Godly  Sorrow  at  the  Cross*  C.  M. 

A  las  !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, 
-^  And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head, 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

-1  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
He  groanVl  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity  ! — grace  unknown  ! 

And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died. 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 


60  HIS    SUFFERINGS. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  floods  of  tears  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away; — 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

OlJ  The  Savior  on  the  Cross.  P.  M. 

^aav  ye  my  Savior? — Saw  ye  my  Savior? 
^    Saw  ye  my  Savior  and  God  ? 

0 !  he  died  on  Calvary, 

To  atone  for  you  and  me, 
And  to  purchase  our  pardon  with  blood  ! 

2  He  was  extended — He  was  extended, 

Shamefully  nailed  to  the  cross ; 
O  !  he  bow'd  his  head  and  died  ! 
Thus  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
To  atone  for  a  world  that  was  lost. 

3  Jesus  hung  bleeding — Jesus  hung  bleeding, 

Three  dreadful  hours  in  pain  ; 
O!  the  sun  refused  to  shine! 
When  hie  majesty  divine, 
AVas  derided,  insulted,  and  slain. 

4  Darkness  prevailed — Darkness  prevailed, 

Darkness  prevail'd  o'er  the  land ; 
0 !  the  solid  rocks  were  rent, 
Through  creation's  vast  extent, 
When  the  Jews  crucified  the  (-rod-man  ! 


ii is   BUFFERINGS.  01 

5  Wheii  it  was  tinishM — When  it  was  tinish'd, 

And  tlic  atonement  was  made, 
He  was  taken  by  the  great, 

And  embalm/ d  in  spices  sweet, 
And  in  a  new  sepulchre  was  laid. 

6  Now  interceding — Xow  interceding, 

Pleads  lie  that  sinners  might  live; 
Crying,  Father,  I  have  died  ; 
()!  behold  my  hands  and  side! 
To  redeem  them,  I  pray  thee,  forgive. 

7  I  will  forgive  them — I  will  forgive  them, 

If  they'll  repent  and  believe; 
Let  them  now  return  to  thee, 
And  be  reconciled  to  me, 

And  salvation  they  all  shall  receive. 

90  Christ's  Sufferings.  C.  M. 

TIThen  Jesus  left  his  shining  courts, 
''     Above  the  starry  sky; 
Came  down  to  earth  to  suffer  shame 
And  pain  and  bleed  and  die. 

2  Think  of  the  toiling  life  he  lived, 

While  on  this  earth  he  staid  ; 
What  grief  and  anguish  he  endured; 
Our  sins  on  him  were  laid. 

3  The  crown  of  thorns  he  wore  for  us, 

Upon  his  sacred  head. 
He  bore  it  all  for  human  guilt, 
And  suffered  in  our  stead. 


62  ins    SUFFERINGS, 

4  How  wondrous  is  the  love  divine, 

That  prompted  him  to  die ; 

To  save  a  fallen,  wicked  race, 
And  raise  them  to  the  sky. 

5  It  is  enough  !   O  blessed  Lord, 

Enough  that  thou  bast  died ; 
I  Hv  for  refuge  and  support, 
Unto  thy  bleeding  side. 


01 


A  Voice  from  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

"IT ark  !  from  the  cross  a  gracious  voice 
-1"*-  Salutes  my  ravished  ear — 
"Rejoice,  thou  ransomed  soul,  rejoice. 
And  dry  that  falling  tear.'3 

2  "Sinner,"  he  cries,  "behold  the  head 

This  thorny  wreath  entwines  ; 
Look  on  these  wounded  hands,  and  read 

Thy  name  in  crimson  lines. 

3  These  wounds  I  bear,  these  pains  I  feel, 

This  anguish  rends  my  breast, 
That  I  may  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 
And  give  thee  endless  rest." 

4  Thy  power,  the  sweetness  of  that  voice, 

My  stony  heart  can  move, 

Make  me  in  Christ,  my  Lord,  rejoice, 
And  melt  my  soul  to  love. 

5  No  more  my  heart  neglected  lies, 

With  silent,  broken  strings  ; 
From  earth  my  soul  has  learnt  to  rise, 
And  mount  on  eagles1  wings. 


GKTHSEMANE.  S3 

Mv  dying  Savior's  wondrous  love 
( )n  earth  employs  my  tongue. 

And  when  I  walk  in  white  abovjg, 
That  love  shall  be  my  song. 


GfETHSEMAU  E. 


Agony  in  tit-  C.  M. 

TjARK  was  the  night  and  cold  the  ground 
^  On  which  the  Savior  lay: 

His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  is  found : — 
In  sorrow  hear  him  pray: — 

2  "Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup. 

If  such  thy  sacred  will : 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up. 
Thy  pleasure  I  fulfil*" 

3  Go  to  the  garden,  sinner:   see 

[Chose  previous  drops  that  flow: 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee  : 

For  thee  he  lies  so  low. 

■4  Then  learn  of  him  the  cross  to  bear; 
Thy  Father's  will  obey: 
And,  when  temptations  press  thee  near. 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 

f\0 

#:/•)  Gt  thsemam .  C.  M. 

T  i>tex,  my  soul,  while  Jesus  prays 
-^  In  dark  Gethsemane: 
"Father,  if  it  be  possible, 
Remove  this  cup  from  me  ! " 


64  GETHSEMANE. 

2  What  must  have  been  the  bitter  draught 

Of  that  mysterious  cup  ! 
u  Nevertheless  thy  will  be  done  ! 
Content,  I  drink  it  up." 

3  Then  on  the  cold  and  midnight  ground 

He  bows  his  sacred  face ; 
Tortured  with  unknown  agony, 
More  earnestly  he  prays. 

4  Angels  support  his  sinking  frame ; 

Blood  oozes  from  his  veins ; 
My  wond'ring  soul,  hence  learn  the  weight 
Of  thy  Redeemer's  pain. 


94 


Christ's  Midnight  Prayer.  L.  M. 

'Ths  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow 
^-    The  star  is  dimm'd  that  lately  shone — 
'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden  now, 
The  suffering  Savior  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight ;  and,  from  all  removed, 
The  Savior  wrestles  lone,  with  fears  ; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  he  lovM 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 

Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight;  and  from  other  plains 
Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Savior's  woe. 


oki  iiskmane.  65 

•)  thsemam .  C.  M. 

"My  Jesus,  I  would  ne'er  forget 
•*■*■  That  hour  I  spent  with  thee; 
When  there  I  saw  thy  bloody  sweat 
In  dark  Gethsemane. 
Cho. — 111  ne'er  forget,  FU  ne'er  forget, 
I'll  ne'er  forgetful  be, 
When  there  I  saw  thy  bloody  sweat 
In  dark  Gethsemane. 

2  'Twas  in  that  olive  press  I  felt 

That  thou  didst  bleed  for  me ; 
Alas !  how  great  I  saw  my  guilt, 
While  in  Gethsemane. —  Cho. 

3  I  thought  of  how  thy  heart  did  throb, 

While  'all'  thine  own  did  flee, 
And  left  thee  with  the  cruel  mob, 

In  sad  Gethsemane. —  Cho. 
■4  Twas  there  I  felt  my  guilt  and  shame 

In  oft  forsaking  thee ; 
How  precious  was  thy  very  name 

In  dear  Gethsemane. —  Cho. 
5  Should  e'er  our  love  to  thee  grow  cold, 

And  we  forgetful  be, 
We'll  call  to  mind  thy  love  untold 

While  in  Gethsemane. —  Cho. 


m 


The  Brook  of  Kedron.  1ft.  lis. 

T^hou  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver 
^~  stream  [pale  beam 

Our  Savior,  at  midnight,  when  moon-light's 
Shone  bright  on  the  water,  would  frequently 

stray. 
And  lose  in  thy  murmurs,  the  toils  of  the  day. 


66  HIS    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH. 

Chorus : 

Come,  saints,  and  adore  him,  come,  bow  at  his 

feet ; 
0  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet, 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise. 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapors  that  fell  on  his 

head  ! 
How  hard  was  his  pillow,  how  humble  his  bed! 
The  angels  astonishM,  grew  sad  at  the  sight. 
And  followed  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

Chorus. 

3  O  Garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear,  honorVl  spot. 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above: 
The  triumph  of  sorrow — the  triumph  of  love  ! 

Chorus. 


HIS  CRUCIFIXION  AND  DEATH. 


97 


Christ  Crucified.  L.  M. 


TITelen  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

"     On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  de arh  of  Christ,  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  tilings  that  charm  me  most. 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 


HIS    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH.  07 

3  Sec,  from  his  bead,  hi-  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  bo  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

i/H        Christ's  Dying,  Rising  and  Reigning.      L.  M. 

TTe  dies! — the  Friend  o\'  sinners  dies: 
■"■  Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you— 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men; 
But  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  sec! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns : 

Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chain-. 


68  UTS    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH. 

6  Say.  "Live  forever,  glorious  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ln 
Then  ask,  "0  death!  where  is  thy  sting? 
And  where  thy  viet  ry,  boasting  grave?" 

{)[)  The  Expiring  Savior.     M.  8s.  7s.  &  4. 

TJark  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
■*-*■  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  skv! 
"It  is  finished!'5 

Hear  the  dying  Savior  cry. 

2  It  is  finished! — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law; 
Finished — all  that  God  had  promised; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe  : 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 

Halleluiah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 


100 


His    OBXSi  IFIXIoX    AM'    DEATH.  69 

Death  of  Christ  G.  M. 

"Dkhold  the  Savior  of  mankind 
-^  Nailed  to  the  shameful  tr< 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me! 

2  "My  God!"  he  cries— all  nature  shak 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend; 

The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  "Tis  finished!" — now  the  ransom's  paid: 

"Receive  my  soul,"  he  cries; 

Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head, 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine: 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine! 

101  "It  is  Finished?  L.  M. 

*HPis  finish'd  so  the  Savior  cried, 

^  And  meekly  bow'd  his  head,  and  died! 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  that  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  designed, 

In  me,  the  Savior  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 

Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone: 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death 
By  this  my  last  expiring  breath. 


<0  HIS    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — heaven  is  reeoncil'd, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd ; 
Peace,  love  and  happiness  again, 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound, 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round ; 

'Tis  finish'd — let  the  echo  fly, 

Thro'  heaven  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky. 


102 


1  Behold  the  Man?  L.  M. 


CJinnek,  behold,  behold  the  Man  ! 
^  The  Man  of  grief,  condemned  for  you ; 
The  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping,  to  Calvary  pursue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 
With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood ! 
His  sacred  limbs — exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  covered  with  his  blood. 

3  See  there !  his  temples  crowned  with  thorn, 
His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 

His  streaming  feet  transfixed  and  torn, 
The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 

4  O  thou  dear  suffering  Son  of  God ! 
How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move ! 

Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 
And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love. 

5  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  displayed 
Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies; 

O,  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade 
And,  quickened  by  thy  death,  arise ! 


His    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH. 

6  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death, 
And  tremble,  and  asunder  part; 

O  rend,  with  thy  expiring  breath, 
The  harder  marble  of  our  heart ! 


10 


0  The  Hallowed  <  C.  M. 


T'nr.  cross!  the  crows!  the  bloodstain'd  cross! 
-*-    The  hallow'd  cross  I  see ! 
Reminding  me  of  precious  blood. 
That  once  was  shed  for  me. 

Cho. — Oh.  tlie  blood!  the  precious  blood! 
That  Jesus  shed  for  me : 

Upon  the  cross  in  crimson  flood, 
Just  now  by  faith  I  see. 

2  That  cross!  that  cross!  the  heavy  cross. 

My  Savior  bore  for  me, 
Which  bowed  him  to  the  earth  with  grief, 
On  sad  Mount  Calvary. —  Cho. 

3  How  light!  how  light  !  this  precious  cross. 

Presented  to  my  view; 
And  while,  with  care.  I  take  it  up. 
Behold  the  crown  my  due. —  Cw. 

4  The  crown  !  the  crown  !  the  glorious  crown  ! 

The  crown  of  victory! 
The  crown  of  life  !  it  shall  be  mine, 
When  Jesus  I  shall  see. —  Cho, 

5  My  tears,  unbidden,  seem  to  flow 

For  love,  unbounded  love. 
Which  guides  me  through  this  world  of  woe, 
And  points  to  joys  above. —  Ch<>> 


7-2 


104 


HIS    CRUCIFIXION    AND    DEATH. 

Christ's  Benevolence.    M.  6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  6. 

T  gave  my  life  for  thee, 
-*-   My  precious  blood  I  shed, 
That  thou  might'st  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead ; 
I  gave,  I  gave  my  life  for  thee, 
What  hast  thou  given  for  me  ? 

My  Father's  house  of  light, — 

My  glory-circled  throne, 
I  left,  for  earthly  night, 

For  wand'rintrs  sad  and  lone  : 
I  left,  I  left  it  all  for  thee, 
Hast  thou  left  aught  for  me  ? 

I  suffered  much  for  thee, 

More  than  thy  tongue  can  tell, 

Of  bitterest  agony, 

To  rescue  thee  from  hell ; 

I've  borne,  I've  borne  it  all  for  thee, 

What  hast  thou  borne  for  me  ? 

And  I  have  brought  to  thee, 
Down  from  my  home  above, 

Salvation  full  and  free, 
My  pardon  and  my  love ; 

I  bring,  I  bring  rich  gifts  to  thee, 

What  hast  thou  brought  to  me  ? 


His    A.TONBMENT. 


HIS  ATONEMENT. 


105 


Efficacy  of  the  Atoning  Blood.  C.  M. 

Where  is  a  fountain  rlllM  with  blood, 

*-    Drawn  from  ImmanuePs  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day: 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
AVash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomM  Church  of  God 

Are  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  irrave. 


106 


The  Atonement  Completed.  L.  M. 


'Ths  finished! — the  Messiah  dies, — 

•*-    Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own; 
Accomplished  is  the  sacrifice, — 

The  great  redeeming  work  is  done. 


74  I1IS    ATONEMENT. 

2  'Tis  finished ! — all  the  debt  is  paid ; 

Justice  divine  is  satisfied ; 
The  grand  and  full  atonement  made ; 
Christ  for  a  guilty  world  hath  died. 

3  The  veil  is  rent ;  in  him  alone 

The  living  way  to  heaven  is  seen ; 
The  middle  wall  is  broken  down, 
And  all  mankind  may  enter  in. 

4  The  types  and  figures  are  f ulfill'd ; 

Exacted  is  the  legal  pain ; 
The  precious  promises  are  seal'd; 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  is  slain. 

5  Death,  hell  and  sin  are  now  subdued ; 

All  grace  is  now  to  sinners  given ; 
And,  lo  !  I  plead  th'  atoning  blood, 
And  in  thy  right  I  claim  my  heaven. 

10/  Ckrist  Our  Sacrifice.  S.  M. 

TVTot  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
-^    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 


II  I>    AK'NKMKM. 


4  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove: 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

)Q  God  Reconciled  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

Tjeakest  of  all  the  names  above. 
^  My  Jesus  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath, 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  form  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three, 
Are  terror  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear. 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear. 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast. 
I  love  th'  incarnate  Mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

19  The  Lafni  vfmk.  C.  M. 

Q  lamb  of  God !  0  Lamb  of  God ! 
^   O  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  ! 
And  didst  thou  shed  thy  precious  blood, 
To  purge  my  guilty  stain  ? 


76  HIS    RESURRECTION. 

2  Yes,  Lamb  of  God,  for  me,  for  me 

Thy  precious  blood  was  spilt ! 
The  streams  that  crimson'd  Calvary 
Shall  wash  away  my  guilt. 

3  0  Lamb  of  God!  such  grief  and  love 

Should  melt  my  weeping  eyes ; 
Yet  tears  could  not  one  stain  remove 
Though  they  to  floods  should  rise. 

4  O  Lamb  of  God !  let  me  but  lay 

My  head  upon  thy  brow; 
And  give  myself  to  thee  away, 
Just  now,  dear  Lord,  just  now. 


HIS   RESURRECTION. 


no 


CJi?'isfs  Resurrection.  P.  M. 

A  ngels,  roll  the  rock  away! 
—  Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey! 
See,  the  Savior  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  Shout,  ye  seraphs ;  Gabriel,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes, 
See  the  Conqu'ror  mount  the  skies ; 
Troops  of  angels  on  the  road 
Hail,  and  sing  th'  incarnate  God. 


Ill 


112 


BUS    INSURRECTION.  77 

Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide, 
Glorious  Hero,  through  them  ride; 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne, 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

Praise  him,  ye  eelestial  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres ; 
Praise  him  in  the  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand,  thousand  tongues. 

The  Ittustriou*  Morn,  C.  M. 

f\s  this  illustrious,  joyful  morn, 
^   Our  Savior  left  the  grave  ; 
Was  then  declared  the  Son  of  God, 
With  mighty  power  to  save. 

Come,  humble  souls,  and  see  the  place 

Where  once  the  Savior  lay; 
Xew  string  your  harps,  attune  your  songs, 

And  hail  the  solemn  day. 

In  lofty  accents  praise  his  name, 

Who  thus  in  triumph  rose ; 
Who  broke  the  iron  bands  of  death, 

And  trampled  on  his  foes. 

Sing  loud  hosannas  to  your  King, 
The  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  ; 

For  you  the  royal  victim  died, 
For  you  he  rose  again. 

Joy  Arising  from  the  Resurrection,       S.  M. 

;i  rPHx  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed!" 

-■-    He  lives  to  die  no  more; 
He  lives  the  sinners  cause  to  plead, 

Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 


78  HIS    INSURRECTION. 

2  WkThe  Lord  is  ris  n  indeed;" 

The  grave  has  lost  its  prey: 
With  him  is  ris'n  the  ransom'd  seed, 

To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed;" 

Attending  angels  hear: 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  hear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  ehord ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright  eelestial  ehoirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


11 


•)  Christ  Conquered  Death.  C.  M. 

TTosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
11  That  clothYl  himself  in  clay; 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 
Since  our  Immanuel  rose  ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoiPd  our  hellish  foes. 

:;   See  how  the  Conqu'ror  mounts  aloft, 
And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  seal's  of  honor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4   [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 
To  reach  his  bless'd  abode; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God.] 


BIB  i;e>Ii:ki:.  tion.  i  9 

5  [Bright  angels,  strike  your  Loudest  strings, 
Your  sweetest  voice*  raise; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise.] 


114  On  C.  M. 

T^he  Savior  ris'n,  to-day  we  praise, 

-*-    In  concert  with  the  blest  : 

For  now  we  see  his  work  complete, 

And  enter  into  rest 

2  On  this  first  day.  a  brighter  Bceiie 

Of  glory  was  display**! 

By  the  creating  Word,  than  when 
The  universe  was  made. 

3  He  rises,  who  mankind  Las  bought 

With  grief  and  pain  extreme : 
"Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from  naught. 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem. 

4  How  vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  >eal  ! 

Xaught  can  forbid  hi-  rise ; 

"Tis  he  who  shuts  the  gate-  of  hell. 
And  opens  Paradise. 

5  Let  us  his  righteousness  disclose^ 

His  death  and  rising  show : 
Till  he  return  to  banish  woes. 

And  bless  his  saim<  below. 

llO  The  Resurrection  of  CAri*t.  M.  7s. 

•'  pHRisT.  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day.** 

^  Sons  of  men  and  angeU  say; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high. 

Sing,  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply. 


80  HIS    RESURRECTION. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 
Lo !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gate  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again,  our  glorious  King! 

©  '  ©  © 

"Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting?" 

Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save : 

"  Wher's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ?  " 

5  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  giv'n ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail !  the  Resurrection — Thou ! 

JLJ_U  Resurrection  of  Christ.  H.  M. 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose ; 
The  Savior  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  raised  his  conquering  head  : 


In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 


Fall  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 


2  Behold  th'  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet : 


With  joy  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 


From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 


ins   a-<  i:\mmv. 


3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 
The  joyful  news  to  bear; 
Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  tills  the  air! 


Their  anthems  say, 
"The  Lord,  who  bled, 


Hath  left  the  dead. 

He  rose  to-daw" 


4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  Bound, 
Redeemed  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell ; 


Transported,  cry. 
"The  Lord,  who  hied. 


Hath  left  the  dead. 
No  more  to  die." 


HIS   ASCENSION. 


li? 


Ascension  and  Reign  of  Christ.         C.  M. 

n  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

"  To  God.  the  soy 'reign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God.  ascends  on  high ; 

Llis  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky. 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honor  sing : — * 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reignsi 


82  HIS    ASCENSION". 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound  ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne  : 

He  loved  that  ancient  race ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own  : 


118 


The  heathen  taste  his  grace. 


119 


Ascension  Bay.  M.  7s. 

TTail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise 
-*"*-  Ravish'd  from  our  wishful  eyes  ! 
Christ,  a  while  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  his  native  heaven. 

There  the  splendid  triumph  waits — 
"Lift  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates ; 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in ! " 

Grant,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
Far  above  yon  azure  height — 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Follow  thee  beyond  the  skies ; 

There  forever  to  remain, 
Partners  of  thy  endless  reign  ; 
There  thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heav'n  of  heav'ns  in  thee. 

Triumphal  Ascension  of  Christ.  L.  M. 

Air  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
"  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 


HIS    CORONATION. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  s 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nl; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way! 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  o'i  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  : 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right — 
Receive  the  Kins  of  srlory  in  I 


HIS   CORONATION. 


120 


Coronation  "r>  Christ.  C.  M. 


\  ll  hail,  the  pow*r  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

•^  Let  angels  prostrate  fall : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  a 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small! 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall: 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love, 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 
Xow  join  with  all  the  hosts  above. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


84  HIS    CORONATION. 

5  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

G  O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


121 


Grown  Him  Lord  of  All  C.  M. 


Txspike  our  souls,  thou  heav'nly  Dove, 
-*-  On  thee  we  humbly  call ; 
Come,  warm  our  hearts  with  Jesus'  love, 
To  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  The  saints  who  now  in  glory  shine, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  fall, 
In  concert  join  with  notes  divine, 
To  praise  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Sinners,  who  now  in  him  believe, 

Whose  crimes  are  bitter  gall, 
Pardon,  and  grace  from  him  receive, 
And  own  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  The  day  will  come  when  ev'ry  voice, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
Aloud  shall  sing,  exult,  rejoice, 
To  hail  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  All  heav'n,  in  one  admiring  throng, 

Before  him  prostrate  fall, 
And  join  in  sweet  seraphic  song, 
To  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 


Ills    INTERCESSION.  85 


HIS   INTERCESSION. 


122 


A1 


The  Believer's  Surety.  H.  M. 

rise,  my  soul,  arise  ! 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 
A  bleeding  sacrifice 
In  thy  behalf  appears. 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hand-. 


2  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

ReceivVi  on  Calvary : 
They  pour  effectual  pray'rs, 

They  strongly  plead  for  me ; 
Forgive  him,  0  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die! 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  dear  anointed  One  : 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son  : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  bora  of  God. 

4  My  God  is  reconcil'd, 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear : 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear: 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh. 
And  "Father,  Abba,  Father,"  cry. 


86  HIS    INTERCESSION. 

Christ's  Intercession.         M.  8s.  &  7s. 

Tesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
*'    There  on  high  thou  dost  abide ; 
All  tlie  hcav'nly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 
There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare : 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  pow'r  and  blessing, 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 

Loudest  praises  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

4  Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits ; 
Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 

Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits, 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


124 


Christ  our  Advocate.  C.  M. 

A  wake,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
-^  Th'  a  seen  ded  Savior's  love; 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 
His  people's  cause  above. 

With  cries  and  tears,  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below; 
But  with  authority  he  asks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 

For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands  ; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 

And  spreads  his  wounded  hands, 


HIS    IN  TKKCKSSION.  87 

1  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim; 
"Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
Be  with  me  where  I  am." 

5  "By  their  salvation,  recompense 

The  sorrows  I  endured; 
Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
And  faithful  to  thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 

To  every  saint  is  given  : 
Safety  on  earth,  and  after  death, 
The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

JlC*)  His  Speaking  Blood.  P.M. 

Tj\vTiiER,  hear  the  blood  of  Jesus, 
-*-    Speaking  in  thine  ears  above ; 
From  impending  wrath  release  us ; 
Manifest  thy  pard'ning  love. 

2  Oh  receive  us  to  thy  favor, — 

For  his  only  sake  receive ; 
Give  us  to  the  bleeding  Savior, — 
Let  us  by  his  dying  live. 

3  To  thy  pard'ning  grace  receive  them, — 

Once  he  prayed  upon  the  tree ; 
Still  his  blood  cries  out — Forgive  them ; 
All  their  sins  were  laid  on  me. 

4  Still  our  Advocate  in  heaven, 

Prays  the  prayer  on  earth  begun, — 
Father,  show  their  sins  forgiven ; 
Father,  glorify  thy  Son ! 


126 


HIS    REIGN. 


An  Advocate  with  the  Father.  L.  M. 


Tesus,  my  Advocate  above, 
"    Sty  Friend  before  the  throne  of  love, 
If  now  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer. 
If  now  I  lind  thee  pleading  there, — 

2  If  thou  the  secret  wish  convey. 

And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  pray, — 
Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join, 
Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain  ; 
My  earnest  suit  present,  and  gain : 
My  fullness  of  corruption  show ; 
The  knowledge  of  myself  bestow. 

4  Save  me  from  death  ;  from  hell  set  free ; 
Death,  hell  are  but  the  want  of  thee ; 
My  life,  my  only  heaven  thou  art ; — 
Oh  misdit  I  feel  thee  in  my  heart. 


HIS    REIGX 


127 


Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

Tesus,  immortal  King,  arise ! 
"    Rise  and  assert  thy  sway; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  brings, 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqu'ror,  ride, 

Till  all  thy  foes  submit, 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 

Their  trophies  at  thy  feet ! 


His    Klih.N.  89 

3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly 

This  spacious  earth  around; 

Till  every  soul  beneath  the  sky 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  Oh  may  the  great  Redeemer's  name 

Through  every  clime  be  known  ! 
And  heathen  gods,  like  Dagon,  fall, 
And  Jesus  reign  alone. 

5  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 

M a y  J e s us  be  ad o r e d  ! 
And  earth  with  all  her  millions  shout, 
Hosanna  to  the  Lord. 


128 


O  Christ's  Reign.  S.  M. 

T^he  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
■*-   Let  all  the  nations  fear ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesus,  the  Savior,  reigns, 

Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  wait, 
Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 

3  In  Zion  stands  his  throne ; 

His  honors  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  fearful  is  his  praise  ! 
Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  the  works  of  grace. 


90  HIS    REIGN. 


129 


The  Universal  Victory  of  the  Cross.       S.  M. 

Tesus,  the  Conqu'ror,  reigns, 

"   In  glorious  strength  array'd  ; 

His  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 

And  bids  the  earth  be  glad : 

Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 

To  Him  who  rules  above. 

Extol  his  kingly  power  ; 

Kiss  the  exalted  Son, 
Who  died,  and  lives  to  die  no  more, 

High  on  his  Father's  throne  : 

Our  Advocate  with  God, 

He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 

The  vict'ry  of  his  cross. 


130 


Rejoicing  in  Christ's  Triumphs.  L.  M. 


"Dejoice,  for  Christ,  the  Savior  reigns  ; 
•*■*  He  spreads  his  triumphs  all  abroad ; 
And  sinners,  freed  from  endless  pains, 
Own  him  their  Savior  and  their  God. 

His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar, 
Daily  at  Zion's  gate  arrive ; 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sovereign  grace  are  made  alive, 

O,  may  his  conquest  still  increase, 
His  foemen's  pow'r  may  he  subdue  • 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glories  show, 


HIS    REIGN.  91 


4  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below,  from  all  above  ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name. 
In  son^s  as  lofty  as  his  love. 


131 


Christ  Enthroned.  P.  M. 


"IT  ark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
"  Sound  the  note  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices, 

Jesus  reigns  the  God  of  love : 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne — 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth; 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens. 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth, 
\Yhen  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever ; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own. 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace. 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Savior,  hasten  thine  appearing: 

Bring,  O.  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heavm  and  earth  shall  pass  away; 
Then  with  golden  harps  we'll  sing, 
M  Glorv,  oflorv  to  our  Kins:." 


92  HIS    REIGX. 

ihZ        All  Knees  Shall  Bow  Before  Him.         P.  M. 

A  rabia's  desert-ranger, 
-^-  To  him  shall  bow  the  knee, 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  comes  to  see : 
With  offerings  of  devotion, 

Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  his  feet. 

2  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring; 
All  nations  shall  adore  him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing; 
For  he  shall  have  dominion 

O'er  river,  sea  and  shore, 
Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion, 

Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

3  To  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows,  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  mountain  dews  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown, 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

4  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever ; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT.  93 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 


►j.J  Tip  Holy  Spirit.  M.  7s. 

TToly  Spirit,  faithful  guide, 

-""*-  Elver  near  the  Christian's  side; 

Gently  lead  us  by  the  hand, 
Pilgrims  in  a  desert  land  : 
Weary  souls  for  e'er  rejoice, 
While  they  hear  that  sweetest  voice, 
Whisp'ring  softly,  wanderer  come  ; 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home. 

2  Ever  present,  truest  Friend, 
Ever  near  thine  aid  to  lend 
Leave  us  not  to  doubt  and  fear, 
Groping  on  in  darkness  drear, 
When  the  storms  are  raging  sore, 
Hearts  grow  faint,  and  hopes  give  o'er, — 
Whispering  softly,  wanderer  come! 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home. 

3  When  our  days  of  toil  shall  cease, 
Waiting  still  for  sweet  release, 

Xothing  left  but  heaven  and  prayer, 
WondVing  if  our  names  were  there; 
Wading  deep  the  dismal  flood, 
Pleading  nought  but  Jesus  blood; 
Whispering  softly,  wanderer  come  ! 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home ! 


04  THE   HOLY    SPIRIT. 


Prayer  for  Pentecostal  Showers.  L.  M. 

Pome,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs 
^  To  reach  the  wonders  of  the  day, 
When  with  the  fiery  cloven  tongues 
Thou  didst  those  glorious  scenes  display. 

Oh  't  was  a  most  auspicious  hour, 
Season  of  grace  and  sweet  delight, 
When  thou  didst  come  with  mighty  power, 
And  light  of  truth  divinely  bright. 

By  this  the  blest  disciples  knew 
Their  risen  Head  had  entered  heaven ; 
Had  now  obtained  the  promise  due, 
Fully  by  God  the  Father  given. 

Lord,  we  believe  to  us  and  ours 

The  apostolic  promise  given  ; 

We  want  the  pentecostal  powers, 

The  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven. 

If  every  one  that  asks  may  find, 
If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall, 
Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind  ; 
Great  grace  be  now  upon  us  all. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  Influence.  S.  M. 

Pome,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 
^  Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

Convince  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 

The  mercies  of  our  God. 


THIS    HOLY    BPtRlT.  05 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith. 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 

And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'T  is  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul. 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  praise  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


136 


eignty  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M, 


HHiie  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 
-*-    Blows  when  and  where  he  please  : 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 
The  soul-enlivening  breeze  ! 

2  He  molds  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming  blood  ; 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  fear  remove. 
And  brings  us  home  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead,  benighted  soul 

With  light,  and  life  and  joy; 
Xone  can  thy  mighty  power  control 
Or  shall  thy  work  destroy. 


96  THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 


1:37 


138 


Prayer  to  the  Spirit.  M.  7s. 

Pracious  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
^  Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 

Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

Life  and  peace  to  me  impart, 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

The  Holy  Ghost  Almighty.  S.  M. 

T  ord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
-^  In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  thy  power : 

We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord — ■ 

The  spirit  of  all  grace. 

Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind — - 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe  : 


THE    BOLT    SPBttll  .  y 

4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above, 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  tire, 
To  praise,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  Light,  explore 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 

Unto  the  perfect  day. 

6  Spirit  of  Truth,  be  thou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide  ; 

( )  Spirit  of  Adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 


139 


Pleading  for  the  Spirit,  H.  M. 


C\\\  thou  that  nearest  prayer, 
"  Attend  our  humble  cry: 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessings  from  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word  ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry ; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply ; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heav  nly  Father,  thou; 

We,  children  of  thy  grace  : 
Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  till  the  place  : 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heav'nly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 


98  THE    HOLY     MM  KIT. 

4  Oh,  may  that  sac-red  fire, 
Descending  from  above, 
Our  languid  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love  : 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes, 
And  teach  our  longing  souls  to  rise. 


140 


Love,  Repose,  Assurance.  C.  M. 

T^terxal  Spirit !  God  of  truth  ! 
-^  Our  contrite  hearts  inspire  ; 
Kindle  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

With  guilt  and  fear  opprest ; 
'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whatever  that  sin  my  be ; 
That  we  in  singleness  of  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  hear, 

That  avc  are  sons  of  God: 
Redeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 


141 


The  Holy  Ghost  the  Creator.  L.  M. 


Pome,  O  Creator,  Spirit  blest  ! 
^  And  in  our  souls  take  up  thy  rest : 
Come,  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid. 
To  till  the  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 


THE    HOLY    SPIBIT.  99 

Great  Paraclete !  to  thee  • 
()  highest  gift  of  God  most  high  ! 
O  fount  of  life!  0  fire  of  love! 
And  sweet  anointing  from  above. 

Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 
And  make  our  hearts  overflow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  thy  true  peace  instead  ; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  thee  foT  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 


142 


Prayer  to  the  Holy  Spirit.  8.  M. 


T)lest  Comforter  divine  ! 
**  Whose  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  point  our  souls  above. 

2  Thou — who  with  "still  small  voice," 

Dost  stop  the  sinner's  way. 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 

Though  earthly  joys  decay  : 

3  Thou — whose  inspiring  breath 

Can  make  the  cloud  of  cart-. 

And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  Thou — who  dost  fill  the  heart 

With  love  to  all  our  i 
Blest  Comforter! — to  us  impart 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 


100  THE    GOSPEL. 


143 


The  Savior's  Legacy.  L.  M. 

Tests,  we  on  the  words  depend, 
"    Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here, — 
The  Father  in  my  name  shall  send 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

That  promise  made  to  Adam's  race. 

Now,  Lord,  in  us,  we  pray,  fulfill : 
And  give  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will. 

That  heavenly  Teacher  of  mankind, 
That  Guide  infallible,  impart, — 

To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind, 

And  write  them  on  each  faithful  heart. 

He  only  can  the  words  apply, 

Through  which  we  endless  life  possess  ; 
And  deal  to  each  his  legacy, — 

Our  Lord's  unutterable  peace. 


THE    GOSPEL. 


144 


The-  Joyfid  Sound.  C.  M. 

^alvatiox  !  O  the  joyful  sound, 
^   'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sov'reign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fear^. 

Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  helPs  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  Divine, 

To  see  a  heaven  lv  da  v. 


THE    GOSPEL.  101 

:;  Salvation  !  Let  the  echo  fly. 
The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  <ky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound, 

4  Salvation  !  0  thou  bleeding  Lamb! 
To  thee  the  praise  belongs : 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 


145 


Whoever  will,  let  Jinn  Gome.  C.  M. 


f\  !  what  amazing  words  of  grace 
"  Are  in  the  gospel  found! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case, 
Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here  : 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls 
Abundant,  free  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds. 

Your  every  burden  bring; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love  abounds, 

A  dee]),  celestial  spring. 

4  Whoever  will  (O  gracious  word!) 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus1  sake. 

5  Millions  of  sinners  vile  as  you. 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace; 
Come  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too. 
And  drink,  adore  and  hle-^. 


102  THE   GOSPEL. 


140 


The  Gospel  Obeyed  or  Resisted.  L.  M. 

THhus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
-*-    "Blest  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word, 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

2  "The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain  ; 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 

Life,  and  the  favor  of  the  Lord. 

3  "But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me, 
Does  his  own  soul  an  injury ; 

Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell." 

147  The  Gospel  Jubilee.  H.  M. 

"Dlow  ye  the  trumpet !  blow 
•*-*  The  gladly-solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, — 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb: 
Redemption  in  his  blood 

Through  all  the  world  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, — 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3  Servants  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive, 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, — 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


mi:  GOSPEL.  103 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

Hie  news  of  pard'ning  grace; 
Ye  happy  bouIs  draw  near. 

Behold  the  Savior's  face : 
Tlie  year  of  jubilee  is  come, — - 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Ila^  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest, 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, — 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 


148 


The  Law  and  Gospel  Contrasted.         S.  If. 


HPhe  law  by  Moses  came. 

^-    But  peace  and  truth  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

-2  Amidst  the  house  of  God, 

Their  different  works  were  done; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands, 
The  sovVeign  and  the  head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold,  how  terribly  he  dies, 
For  his  presumptuous  thought. 


104  THE    GOSPEL. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 


149 


The  Power  of  the  Gospel.  L.  M. 


T^his  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
-*-    Sent  to  the  nations  from  above ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live ; 

Dry  bones  are  raised  and  clotlvd  afresh ; 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew — 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

150  '       Praise  for  the  Gospel.  P.  Iff. 

Pome,  let  our  voices  raise 
^  A  song  of  grateful  praise, 

And  thankful  love ; 
Let  each  a  tribute  bring, 
Let  all  awake  and  sing 
Praise  to  our  heav'nly  King, 

Who  dwells  above. 


I  UK    GOSPEL. 

The  gospePs  sacred  page 
Reveals  to  every  age 

Salvation  free. 
O,  send  the  joyful  sound, 
And  let  it  echo  round, 
Till  praises  loud  resound, 

0  God,  to  thee ! 

Accept  our  offerings,  God, 
To  spread  thy  truth  abroad,— 

Our  labors  own  : 
At  length  at  thy  right  hand, 
May  we  together  stand. 
And,  with  the  angel-band, 

Surround  thv  throne  ! 


151 


The  GospeVs  Call.     M.  8,  7,  8,  7.  -i.  7. 

Dinners,  hear,  for  God  hath  spoken ; 
^  'Tis  the  God  that  reigns  on  high; 
He,  whose  law  the  world  has  broken, 

Sends  you  tidings  of  great  joy: 
Hear  his  message, 

Hear  it,  sinners,  lest  ye  die. 

2  Hear  the  gospel,  sinners,  hear  it, 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  it  brings ; 
Here's  a  fountain,  O,  draw  near  it! 
Open'd  by  the  King  of  kings  : 

Living  water, 
Thence  in  streams  eternal  springs. 

3  Sinner,  hear — why  will  you  perish  ? 

Death  to  life,  O  !  why  prefer  ? 
Why  your  vain  delusions  cherish  ? 
Why  from  truth  persist  to  err  ? 

Wisdom  calls  you : 
Happy  they  who  learn  of  her. 


106  THE    GOSPEL, 

±0%  Ti«-~  Gospel  Banner.         M.  7s.  &  6s. 

TVTow  be  the  Gospel  Banner 
-^    In  every  land  unfurl'd  ; 
And  be  the  shout  Hosanna, 

Re-echo'd  through  the  world  ; 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  th'  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
His  arm  throughout  their  regions 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine; 
Ride  on,  0  Lord,  victorious ! 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thy  empire  still  increase. 

3  Yes,  thou  shalt  reign  forever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransom'd  captive  sings ; 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. 


EXHORTATION.  10* 


EXHORTATION. 


15b  B*hy  &*.  M.  lis. 

TJelay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near! 
**  The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee  ; 
Xo  pride  is  demanded,  the  Savior  is  here, 

Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 
The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleans'd  in  his  pardoning  blood? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come, 
For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day; 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb : 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not — the  Spirit  of  grace, 
Lonsr  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 

^  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race — 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not — the  hour  is  at  hand — 
The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shall 

fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  Judgment 

shall  stand: 
What  powY  then,  O,  sinner,  shall  lend  thee  its 

aid? 


108  EXHORTATION. 


154 


Sinners  Entreated,  C.  M. 

CJinnees,  the  voice  of  God  regard! 
^   His  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you,  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea,  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark  and  leads  to  hell  ; 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travail  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  woe ! 

5  But  he  who  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace : 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 

•)•)  lie  Just ijieth  the  Ungodly.  CM. 

T  overs  of  pleasure  more  than  God, 
-*^  For  you  Christ  suffered  pain  ; 
For  you  the  Savior  spilt  his  blood: 
And  shall  he  bleed  in  vain  ? 

2  Sinners,  his  life  for  you  he  paid ; 
Your  basest  crimes  he  bore ; 
Your  sins  were  all  on  Jesus  laid, 
That  you  might  sin  no  more. 


BXHOBTA1  [ON.  101) 

3  To  earth  the  great  Redeemer  came, 

That  you  might  enter  heaven ; 
Believe,  believe  in  Jesus3  nam^ 
And  all  your  sin's  forgiv'n. 

4  Believe  in  him  who  died  for  thee; 

And,  sure  as  he  hath  died, 
Thy  debt  is  paid,  thy  soul  is  free, 
And  thou  art  justified. 

J  00  Expostulation.  Iff.  7s,  doable. 

^i.vvei^.  torn;  why  will  ye  die? 
^   God,  your  Maker,  asks  you,  why; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 

Asfcs  the  work  of  his  own  hands; — 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 

God,  your  Savior,  asks  you  why ; 
He  who  did  your  souls  retrieve. 
Died  himself,  that  you  might  live. 

4  Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? — 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why.  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why; 

He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  vou  to  embrace  his  love, 


110  EXHORTATION. 

6  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God  and  die  ? 


157 


Exhortation  to  Old  and  Young.  C.  M. 


Tjear  people,  all  attention  give, 
**  And  hear  what  I  do  say : — 
I  long  your  precious  souls  should  live 
In  everlasting  day. 

2  Remember,  you  are  hastening  on 

To  death's  dark,  gloomy  shade  ; 
Your  joys  on  earth  will  soon  be  gone, 
Your  flesh  in  dust  be  laid. 

3  Death's  iron  gate  you  must  pass  through, 

Ere  long,  my  precious  friend ; 
Where  do  you  then  expect  to  go  ? 
O  !  what  will  be  your  end  ? 

4  Pray,  meditate,  before  too  late, 

While  in  a  gospel  land ; 
Behold,  King  Jesus  at  the  gate 
Most  lovingly  doth  stand. 

5  Young  men,  how  can  you  turn  your  face 

From  such  a  glorious  friend  ? 
Will  you  pursue  the  dangerous  race, 
Regardless  of  the  end  ? 

G  Will  you  pursue  the  awful  road. 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell? 
Will  you  rush  on,  bold  foes  to  God, 
With  devils  for  to  dwell  ? 


EXHORTATION.  Ill 

7   Young  women,  too,  what  will  you  do, 
If  out  of  Christ  you  die  ? 
From  all  God's  people  you  must  go, 
To  weep,  lament  and  cry. 

-  Come  old,  come  young,  who  feel  your  guilt, 
The  fountain's  open'd  wide; 
For  you  that  precious  blood  was  spilt, 
That  flow'd  from  Jesus'  side. 

9  Here  you  may  drink  in  endless  joy, 
And  sing  redeeming  love, 
Till  golden  harps  your  souls  employ, 
In  praising  Christ  above. 

Free  WiU.  L.  M. 

TTnow,  sinners,  every  one  is  free 

■*■*■  To  choose  his  course,  and  what  he'll  be; 

For  this  eternal  truth  is  giv'n  : 

That  (rod  will  force  no  man  to  heav'n. 

He'll  draw,  persuade,  direct  aright, 
Ule->  us  with  wisdom,  love  and  light: 
In  nameless  way-  be  good  and  kind; 
But  never  force  the  human  mind. 

3  Freedom  and  reason  make  us  men; 
Take  these  away,  what  are  we  then  ? 
Mere  animals,  and  just  as  well, 

E'en  brutes  might  think  of  heav'n  or  hell. 

4  O,  then,  no  more  your  pow'rs  abuse, 
But  ways  of  truth  and  goodness  choose! 
Our  God  is  pleas'd  when  we  improve 

His  grace,  and  seek  the  world  above. 


•> 


112  EXHORTATION. 

5   But  if  you  take  the  downward  road, 
And  make  in  hell  your  last  abode; 
Our  God  is  clear,  and  you  shall  know 
You  plung'd  yourselves  in  endless  woe! 

Wo  Watch  and  Pray.  P.  M. 

rj.o  watch  and  pray:  thou  canst  not  tell 
^'    How  near  thine  hour  may  be  : 
Thou  canst  uot  know  how  soon  tlie  bell 

.May  toll  its  ootes  for  thee  : 
Death's  countless  snares  beset  thy  way; 
Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

2    Fond  youth,  while  free  from  blighting  rare. 
Does  thy  firm  pulse  heat  high? 

I),»  hope's  glad  visions,  bright  and  fair. 
Sparkle  before  thine  < 

Soon  these  must  change,  must  pass  away; 

Frail  child  of  dust,  go  watch  and  pray. 

Ambition,  stop  thy  panting  breath  ; 

Pride,  sink  thy  lifted  ej  e  ! 
B<  hold,  the  caverns  dark  with  death 

Before  you  open  lie  ! 
The  heav'nly  warning  now  ob<  y  ; 
Ye  sons  of  pride,  go  watch  and  pray. 

4  Thou  aged  man  !   life's  wintry  storm 
Hath  searM  thy  vernal  bloom; 

With  trembling  limbs  and  wasting  form 
Thou'rt  bending  o'er  the  tomb: 

And  can  vain  hope  lead  thee  astray? 

Go!  weary  pilgrim,  Match  and  pray. 


100 


161 


EXHORTATION.  113 

All  Things  Earnest,  M.  7s. 

HHime  is  earnest,  passing  by ; 

-*-   Death  is  earnest,  drawing  nigh. 

Sinner,  wilt  thou  trifling  be  ? 

Time  and  death  appeal  to  thee. 

Life  is  earnest  ;   when  'tis  o'er, 
Thou  returnest  never  more. 
Soon  to  meet  eternity, 
Wilt  thou  never  serious  be  ? 

Heav  n  is  earnest :  solemnly 
Float  its  voices  down  to  thee. 
()  thou  mortal  !  art  thou  gay, 
Sporting  through  thine  earthly  day? 

Hell  is  earnest  :  fiercely  roll 
Burning  billow  near  thy  soul. 
Woe  to  thee,  if  thou  abide 
[TnredeemM,  ansanctified. 

God  is  earnest;  kneel  and  pray, 
Ere  thy  season  pass  away — 
Ere  he  set  his  judgment  throne — ■ 
Vengeanee  ready — mercy  gone. 

Christ  is  earnest — bids  thee  "come;" 
Paid  thy  spirit's  priceless  sum. 
Wilt  thou  spurn  the  Savior's  love, 
Pleading  with  thee  from  above? 

If  the  Lord  be  God,  Strife  Him.  S.  M. 

T  et  Joshua's  solemn  charge, 
*^  To  Israel's  army  giv  n, 
Persuade  the  souls  of  all,  this  day 
To  choose  the  iloi\  of  Ueav'ii, 


114  EXHORTATION. 

2  How  blessed  is  the  choice. 
To  love  and  serve  the  Lord  ! 

May  he  each  heart  constrain  to  trust 
Upon  his  sacred  word. 

3  This  will  afford  us  joy, 
In  every  scene  of  grief ; 

From  hence  will  flow  our  daily  peace, 
Our  comfort  and  relief. 

4  Amid  our  doubts  and  fears, 
Our  choice  of  God  will  prove, 

That  he  first  chose  us  by  his  grace, 
As  subjects  of  his  love. 

5  May  sinners  round  us  see, 
How  wise  was  Joshua's  choice ; 

And  feel  constrained  by  sovereign  love, 
In  Jesus  to  rejoice. 

XO/O     Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock.     L.  M. 

"Dehold  the  Savior  at  thy  door ; 

-^  He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before ; 

Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still, 

You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  !  lovely  attitude !  he  stands, 

With  melting  heart  and  Outstretched  hands! 
O  !  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  Friend  you  need ; 
The  Friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 


BXHOBI  A  l  ION.  J  15 

4  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin. 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him — for  the  human  breast 
Ne'er  entertained  so  kind  a  guest; 
Admit  him — or  the  hour's  at  hand, 

When  at  his  bar,  denied  you'll  stand. 

G  Open  my  heart,  Lord,  enter  in — 
Slay  every  foe,  and  conquer  sin  ; 
I  now  to  thee  my  all  resign — 
My  body,  soul,  shall  be  all  thine. 

10  3  Fear  the  Lord.  S.  Iff. 

Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 

1    While  yet  'tis  called  to-day; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  soul  away. 

2  Soon  will  the  harvest  close  : 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er  : 
And  soon  your  injured  angry  God, 

Will  hear  your  prayers  no  more 

3  Then,  while  'tis  called  to-day, 

O  hear  the  gospel  sound  ; 

Come,  sinner,  haste — oh  haste  away, 
While  pardon  may  be  found. 


110  awakkmm;. 


A  W  A  K  E  X I X  GK 


104 


The  Impenitent  Warned.  S.  M. 


Tjestjuction's  dang'rous  road, 
*J  What  multitudes  pursue! 
While  that,  which  leads  the  soul  to  God, 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few, 

2  Believers  enter  in 

By  Christ,  the  living  door'; 
But  they,  who  will  not  leave  their  sin, 
Must  perish  evermore. 

3  If  self  must  be  denied, 
And  sin  forsaken  quite; 

They  rather  chotfse  the  way  that's  wide, 
And  strive  to  think  it  right. 

4  Encompass'd  by  a  throng, 
On  numbers  they  depend  ; 

They  think  so  many  can1!  he  wrong 
And  miss  a  happy  end, 

5  Obey  the  gospel  call, 
And  enter  while  you  may; 

The  flock  of  Christ  remains  still  small, 
And  none  are  sate,  lull  they. 

C>       Lord,  open  sinner's  eyes, 
Their  awful  state  to  see; 
And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 
To  thee  for  safety  flee. 


165 


AWAKKNINo.  1  1   < 

Sinner^  Prepare  to  Meet  God.  M.  7s. 

^Jinnkij,  art  tbou  still  secure? 
^    Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray? 
( 'an  thy  heart  or  band  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day? 

2  Sec,  his  mighty  arm  is  bared, 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow? 

For  his  judgment  stand  prepared — 

Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes — 

Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax; 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

\  Who  bis  advent  may  abide? 

You,  who  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide 
When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace — 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath; 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

6  Let  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice; 
Seek  the  things  thai  are  above; 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys* 

11}  Sinners  Counselled.  C.  M. 

Vk  unconverted,  careless  souls, 
-*-    Wake  up,  and  turn  to  God: 

Or  else  you'll  surely  be  eondemnVj, 
And  fall  beneath  his  rod. 


118  AWAKENING. 

2  For  in  the  Bible  it  is  said, 

By  him  who  cannot  lie,  * 
"Repent,  believe,  be  born  again — 
The  soul  that  sins  shall  die." 

3  Now,  sinners,  lay  this  well  to  heart, 

And  turn  without  delay ; 

O,  hasten  to  the  Savior's  arms 

Whilst  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

4  It  is  your  wisdom  so  to  do, 

'T  will  be  your  int'rest  too : 

Then  be  entreated  now  to  come 

To  Christ,  who  died  for  you. 


167 


The  Sinner  Exhorted.  L.  M. 

jinnee,  O,  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 
^  Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Why  speed  the  flight  to  worlds  unknown — 
Regardless  of  thy  destiny  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  defy  the  wrath  of  God, 

Led  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
Madly  despise  the  Savior's  blood, 

And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Sinner,  O,  lift  thy  thoughts  above, 

And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  wond'rous  love — 
Forever  telling,  vet  untold! 


168 


The  Sinner  Warned.  M. 


TTastEj  ()  sinner,  to  be  wise; 

-*"*-  Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 

Wisdom  warns  thee,  from  the  skies, 

All  the  paths  of  death  to  shun. 


A  W  A  K  } ;  N I N  I  - .  119 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow'fl  sun  ; 
Thy  probation  may  he  o'er. 

Ere  this  evening's  work  is  done. 

3  Haste,  0  sinner,  now  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  Lamp  Bhould  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haste,  while  yet  thou  canst  be  blest; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Death  may  thy  poor  soul  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  began. 


169 


Destruction  Awaits  the  Rrhr-Ui<nis.         C.  M. 


ChxiraR,  how  oft  hath  God  reprov'd, 
^  And  filFd  thee  with  distress! 
Yet  still  thou  perse verest  in 
The  paths  of  wickedness. 

2  Sudden  destruction  soon  will  come 

On  those  who  thus  rebel ; 

Eternal  vengeance  will  consign 

Their  guilty  souls  to  hell. 

3  O,  tremble  at  the  awful  thought, 

And  yield  to  sovereign  grace, 
Lest  God  should  say,  "Fll  strive  no  more," 
And  frown  thee  from  his  face. 

J70  The  Hypocrite;— Job  27  :  8.  S.  It 

T  et  hypocrites  attend, 

**  And  view  their  awful  state-— 


Consider  well  their  latter  end, 
Before  it  be  too  late. 


120  AWAKENING. 

2  Religion's  form  is  vain, 
While  we  deny  its  pow'r : 

What  will  the  hypocrite  obtain 
In  death's  tremendous  hour  ? 

3  Now,  he  may  credit  gain, 
And  in  his  afflu'nee  roll ; 

But  all  his  profit  will  be  pain. 
When  God  shall  take  his  soul. 

4  Then,  O,  what  dread  surprise, 
What  horror  and  dismay ! 

When  death  shall  open  wide  his  eyes, 
And  tear  his  mask  away. 

5  Lord,  search  and  know  my  heart, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere, 

And  bid  hypocrisy  depart, 

And  keep  my  conscience  clear. 


171 


The  Accented  Hour.  C.  M. 

"Wow  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour: 
^    O,  sinners,  come  away; 
The  Savior's  knocking  at  your  door ; 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  O  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room, 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw ; 
He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeance  come, 
To  execute  his  law. 

3  Then,  where,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 

If  destitute  of  grace ; 
When  you  your  injured  judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  before  his  face  f 


a  WAKENING.  1-1 

I  ( I  let  not  all  these  calls  be  vain, 
Hut  lend  a  listening  ear : 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again, 

When  wrapt  in  Mark  despair. 


r! 


y  p   '  v.  l.  M. 


TIThile  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given  ; 
Hut  soon,  all !  soon  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  Soon  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing. 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 

And  none  he  found  to  hear  or  save. 

3  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair 

No  sabbath's  heav'nly  light  shall  rise. 
No  God  regard  your  hitter  prayer, 

No  Savior  call  you  to  the  skies. 

4  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day  ! 
How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
Gome,  sinners,  haste.  O,  haste  away! 
While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  is  found. 

/•)  D  amed  Man.  C.  M. 

Where  is  a  time — we  know  not  when — 

A  point — we  know  not  where, — 
That  marks  the  destiny  of  men. 
To  glory  or  despair. 

•J  There  is  a  time — by  ns  Unseen — 
That  crosses  every  path  : 

The  hidden  boundary  between 
Gm.j's  patience  and  his  wrath. 


122  AWAKENING. 

3  O!  where  is  this  mysterious  bourn, 

By  which  our  path  is  crost ; 
Beyond  which,  God  himself  has  sworn, 
That  he  who  goes  is  lost  ? 

4  How  far  may  we  go  on  in  sin  ? 

How  long  will  God  forbear  ? 
Where  does  hope  end  ?  and  where  begin 
The  confines  of  despair? 

5  An  answer  from  the  skies  is  sent : 

"Ye  that  from  God  depart, 
While  it  is  call'd  to-day,  repent, 
And  harden  not  your  heart." 


174 


The  Alarm.  P.  M. 

^xor,  poor  sinners  !  stop  and  think, 
^   Before  you  further  go  ! 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe  ? 
On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop, 

Xow  the  friendly  warning  take; 
Stay  your  footsteps,  ere  you  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake. 


2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  ? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  Hame  ? 


A  W  A  K  B  M  N  1 1  •  123 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  eome, 

And  drag  yon  to  his  bar : 

Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom 

Will  till  you  with  despair! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd  : 

Yon  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud; 

And  what  ran  you  reply  ! 

4  Though  your  heart  were  made  of  steel, 

Four  forehead  lined  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, — 

He  will  not  let  you  pa^s  ; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, — 

Those  who  now  despise  his  grace, — 
"Kocks  and  mountains,  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 


175 


Time  U  8kort.  C.  M. 

'The  time  is  short !  the  season  near. 
■*■    When  death  will  us  remove, 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear. 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 


•2  The  time  is  short !  sinners  beware, 
Nor  trifle  time  away  : 

The  word  of  your  salvation  hear. 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels  now 
To  Christ,  the  Lord,  submit  : 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
Ami  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 


124  AWAKENING. 

4  The  time  is  short!  ye  saints  rejoice, 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come, 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short !  it  swiftly  iiies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wished-for  land. 

0  The  time  is  short!  the  moment  near, 
When  we  shall  dwell  above  ; 
And  be  forever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 


17(i 


Timely  Warning.  C.  M. 


T^hat  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
-*-    Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

*2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 
Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "Depart." 

:)  The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 
Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
?T  would  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  AY  hat,  to  be  banish'd  for  my  life, 
And  yet  forbid  to  die ! 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 
Yet  death  for  ever  fly  ! 


A  \\  A  K  I .  M  N U  - .  I  2  5 

5  Oh,  wretched  state  o\  deep  despair, 
To  Bee  my  God  remove, 

And  ti\  my  doleful  station,  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

i)  .Iesu>,  I  throw  my  arms  around 
Ami  bang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee. 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

1//  Void  of  Repentance.  C.  M. 

TJepjent,  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
**   Nor  longer  dare  delay  ; 
The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  o{  God 

Overlooks  the  crimes  of  men  : 
His  heralds  are  dispatched  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess  : 
Accejif  the  offered  Savior  now. 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Bow  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar : 
For  mercy  knows  th1  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 

1/8  The  (Taming  of  the  Day.  C.  M. 

'Tin-:  day  approacheth,  0  my  soul ! 
*    The  great  decisive  day. 
Which  from  the  verge  of  mortal  life 
Shall  bear  thee  far  awav. 


1'2G  AWAKENING. 

-2  Another  day,  more  awful,  dawns  ; 
And,  lo !  the  Judge  appears  ; 
Ye  heavens  retire  before  his  face, 
And  sink  ye  darkened  stars ! 

3  Yet  does  one  short,  preparing  hour, 
One  precious  hour  remain  ; 
Rouse  thee,  my  soul,  with  all  thy  power, 
Xor  let  it  pass  in  vain. 


179 


Re-pent,  Vain  Man.  C.  M. 


YTaix  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear; 
*     Repent ! — thy  end  is  nigh  ! 
Death  at  the  farthest,  can't  be  far — 
Oh,  think  before  thou  die  ! 

2  Reflect,  thou  hast  a  soul  to  save  : 

Thy  sins — how  high  they  mount! 
What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave  ? 
How  stands  that  dread  account  ? 

3  Death  enters — and  there's  no  defense — 

His  time  there's  none  can  tell : 
He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven — or  to  hell ! 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  chiefest  care, 

Shall  crawling  worms  consume  : 
But,  ah !  destruction  stops  not  there — 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb. 

5  To-day  the  gospel  calls  ; — to-day, 

Sinners,  it  speaks  to  you  ; 
Let  every  one  forsake  his  way, 
And  mercy  will  ensue. 


ri.'M  n:\  riAL.  12  , 

180  w™  l.  m. 

Droad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
*-'  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 

But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

-2  "Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ? 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 

If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints. 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more. 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint. 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain, 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  : 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain. 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 


P  E  X I T  E  N  T  I  A  L . 


lol  The  Convicted  Sinner.  L.  M. 

TXTith  aching  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 

*    My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries  : 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T1  eseape  that  vengeance  due  to  me  ? 

2  Till  now  I  saw  no  danger  nigh. 
I  lived  at  ease,  nor  fearM  to  die  : 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deeeit  and  pride, 
"I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cried. 


128  PENITENTIAL. 


3  l>ut  when,  great  God  !    thy  Light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears. 

In  childhood,  youth  and  growing  years  ; 
Kef  ore  thy  pure  discerning  eye. 
Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due  : 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim, 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 

To  him  I  look  and  anxious  cry, 

"O,  save  a  wretch  eondemn'd  to  die!" 

Ib2  s"<  Lamented.  S.  M. 

A  h  !   whither  should  I  go, 
-^  Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint? 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2     My  Savior  bids  me  come; 
Oh!   why  do  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay. 

r>     What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part, 
Which  will  not  let  the  Savior  take 
Possession  of  mv  heart? 


183 


i'KMTKMlAI..  129 

i     Jesus,  the  bind'rance  show, 

Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see; 
And  let  me  qow  consent  to  know 

What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

5     Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within. 
Some  idol  which  111  not  disown, 
Some  secret  bosom  sin. 

3     My  God,  now  search  me  through, 

My  inmost  heart  now  try; 
Oli,  break  my  will,  thy  will  to  do, 
And  save  me.  Lest  I  die. 

Godly  8orrow.  C.  M. 


T)ko>ti:  \ti-;.  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet, 
-*-    A  guilty  rebel  lies; 
And  upward  to  thy  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

•J   Oh,  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence; 
Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm! 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

••;  If  team  ■■■:  sorrow  would  suffice 

T<>  pay  tlit^  debt  I  owe., 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  -  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead, 
T<>  expiate  my  guilt ; 

No  tear-  hut  those  which  thou  hast  shed; 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 
9 


130  PENITENTIAL. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 
And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

Xo tt  Seeking  Deliverance  and  Rest.  L.  M. 

A  waked  from  sin's  delusive  sleep, 
-E*-  My  heavy  guilt  I  feel,  and  weep : 
Beneath  a  weight  of  woes  oppressed, 
I  come  to  thee,  my  Lord,  for  rest. 

2  Now,  from  thy  throne  of  grace  above, 
Look  down  upon  my  soul  in  love ; — 
That  smile  shall  sweeten  all  my  pain, 
And  make  my  soul  rejoice  again. 

3  By  thy  divine,  transforming  power, 
My  ruined  nature  now  restore  ; 
And  let  my  life  and  temper  shine, 
In  blest  resemblance,  Lord,  to  thine. 

Ih5  The  Merry  $r,,t.  C.  M. 

A  ppk<'.a<  h,  my  soul,  the  mercy-scat, 
-1-*-  Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 


PENITENTIAL.  131 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed; 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  fcliee  for  resit. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hidiugrplafce, 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  si<k\ 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face. 
And  tell  him  "thou  hast  < li^< I. "" 

5  Oh  wondrous  love!  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  hear  the  cross  and  shame; 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I. 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6  "Ppor  ^empest-tosaed  soul,  be  still, 

My  promised  grace  receive^ 
'Tis  Jesus  speaks,  I  must,  I  will, 
I  ean,  I  do  believe. 


186 


/  W*mt  to  bt  <<   Christian.  P.  1£ 

T  want  to  be  a  Christian, 
■*■  And  be  from  sin  set  free — 
To  feel  that  Jesus'  precious  Hood 

Was  shed  indeed  for  me. 
I'd  rather  be  a  Christian, 

And  bear  the  rude  world's  frown. 
Than  dwell  in  courts  of  pleasure, 

And  wear  a  regal  crown. 


2  I  want  t<>  be  a  Christian, 

And  in  my  Savior  trust ; 
That  when  this  body  lies  in  death, 
And  turns  again  to  dust, 


132  rKMTK.NTI  \L. 

My  soui  may  be  with  Jesus, 

In  that  bright  world  above. 
Where  grief  comes  not,  nor  sorrow. 
But  all  is  joy  and  love. 

3  I  want  to  be  a  Christian, 

And  as  a  Christian  live: 
And  pray  that  God  would  nnto  me 

His  Holy  Spirit  give. 
To  lead  me  in  the  pathway. 

Which  my  Redeemer  trod  ; 
And  so,  by  fallowing  Jesus, 

Prepare  to  meet  my  God.. 

4  I  want  to  be  a  Christian, 

And  die  the  Christian's  death, 
To  whisper  Jesus'  sacred  name 

With  an  expiring  breath ; 
And  then  in  realms  ^f  glory. 

To  heaven's  Eternal  King. 
I  would  Avith  powers  immortal 

Loud  hallelujahs  sing. 


18? 


The  Sacrifia  of  a  Brofon  Heart,         L.  M. 


TbioroH  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
-*-    Thy  help  and  comfort  still  air'ord  ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne. 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Sou. 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  saeritiee  I  bring; 
Thon  God  of  grace,  wilt  thou  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  saeritiee'.'' 


PENITENTIAL.  1:j:* 

My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  duatj 
And  owns  the  dreadful  sentenbe  just : 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  sal  c  a  &dul  condeniiieii  to  die. 

,///>■?  #«  I  riiil.  L.  M. 

Tust  as  I  am — without  one  plea, 

"    But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 

And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 

2  Joist  as  I  am  ;  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot — 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God.  I  come,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
With  fears  within,  and  foc>  without — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  cojne.  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind  : 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea.  all  I  need  in  tbee  tq  find, 

()  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  T  am.  thou  wilt  receive. 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe — 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  cowrie,  \  come. 

189  Remmhertfe.  CM. 

Tesus!   thou  art  the  sinners  friend. 
"    A<  Mich  I  Iodic  to  thefc  ; 
X<>w  in  the  bowels  of  thy  Ibve; 
O  Lord  !  renieraber  me. 


13.4  PENITENTIAL, 

Cho. — Remember  me,  remember  me, 
0.  Lord,  remember  me : 
Remember,  Lord,  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans. 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free; 
Then,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distressed, 

Howe'er  oppressed  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 
Do  thou  remember  me. 

5  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death. 

And  creature  helps  all  flee, 
Then  oh,  my  great  Redeemer,  God ! 

1  pray  remember  me. 

iyU  Knocking  at  the  Door  of  Mercy.  0.  M. 

T  ord,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
-^  And  knock  at  merry's  door; 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye. 
Thy  favor  we  implore. 


i'i:M  i  i:n  ;  i  \i  .  1:'.'' 

2  Without  thy  grace,  we  sink,  oppressed, 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell : 
Oh  give  our  troubled  spirits  rust, — 
Our  gloomy  fears  dispel. 

3  'Ti>  mercy,  mercy,  now  we  plead  : 

Let  thy  compassion  move; 
Mercy,  that  led  thee  once  to  bleed, 
In  tenderness  and  lore. 

4  In  mercy,  now,  tor  Jesus'  sake. 
0  God,  our  sins  forgive  : 
Thy  grace  our  stubborn  hearts  can  break, 
And,  breaking,  bid  us  live. 

JAM  Confession  and  Pardon.  S.  M. 

AY\  sorrows,  like  a  flood, 
"***■  Impatient  of  restraint, 
Into  thy  bosom,  O  my  Gqd, 
Pour  out  a  long  complaint 

2  How  often  have  I  stood 
A  rebel  to  the  skies  ! 

Ami  yet.  and  yet — O  matchless  grace! — 
Thy  thunder  silent  lies. 

3  (Vercome  by  dying  love, 
Here  at  thy  cr<  >sS  1  lie  : 

Submit  my  soul,  my  all,  to  thee, 
And  wee}',  and  love,  and  die. 

4  "Rise,"  says  the  Savior,  "rise; 
Behold  my  wounded  veins! 

Here  flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood 
To  wash  away  thv  stain>." 


136  PENITENTIAL. 

5       See,  God  is  reconciled  ! 
Behold  his  smiling  face  ! 
Let  sinners  in  his  love  rejoice, 
And  sound  aloud  his  grace. 


192 


Fullness  of  Christ.  M.  7s. 

"Dleeding  hearts,  defiled  by  sin, 
■**  Jesus  Christ  can  make  you  clean  ; 
Contrite  souls,  with  guilt  opprest, 
Jesus  Christ  can  give  you  rest. 

2  You  who  mourn  your  follies  past, 
Precious  hours  and  years  laid  waste, 
Turn  to  God,  O,  turn  and  live ; 
Jesus  Christ  can  still  forgive. 

3  Souls  benighted  and  forlorn, 
Griev'd,  afflicted,  tempest-worn, 
Now  in  Israel's  Rock  confide ; 
Jesus  Christ  for  man  has  died. 

4  Fainting  souls,  in  peril's  hour, 
Yield  not  to  the  tempter's  pow'r ; 
On  the  risen  Lord  rely : 
Jesus  Christ  now  reigns  on  high. 

Burden  of  Guilt.  C.  M. 

TI^ith  guilt  oppress'd,  bow'd  down  with  sin, 
"    Beneath  its  load  I  groan ; 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  heart  of  flesh ; 
Remove  this  heart  of  stone. 

A  burden'd  sinner,  lo  !  I  come, 

In  dread  of  death  and  hell : 
O,  seal  my  pardon  with  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  fears  dispel. 


PENITENTIAL.  1:»T 

3  Nor  peace,  nor  relet,  my  soul  ran  find, 

Till  thy  dear  cross  1  see : 
Till  there  in  humble  faith  I  cry. 

'•The  Savior  died  for  ine." 

4  O,  give  this  true  and  living  faith. 

This  soul-supporting  view; 
Till  old  things  be  forever  past, 

And  all  within  be  new. 


194 


The  Contrite  Sinner.  C.  M. 


C\  THur!  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
^   Contrition's  humble  sigh: 

Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  : — 

2  Sue.  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said — "Return?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
Thy  word  of  promise  cannot  fail. 
Sty  tower  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Oil!  shine  on  this  benighted  heart. 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine; 

And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

77/  r   (  Jesiis.  C.  M. 

A  that  T  could  my  Lord  receive?, 
^  Who  did  the  world  redeem; 

Who  gave  his  life,  that  T  might  live 
A  life  conceal  VI  in  him. 


138  PENITENTIAL* 

2  O  that  I  could  the  blessing*  prove, — 

My  heart's  extreme  desire  ; 
Live  happy  in  my  Savior's  love, 
And  in  his  arms  expire. 

3  In  answer  to  ten  thousand  pray'rs. 

Thou  pard'ning  God,  descend; 
Number  me  with  salvation's  heirs. 
My  sins  and  troubles  end. 

4  Nothing  I  ask  or  want  beside. 

Of  all  in  earth  or  heav'n  ; 
But  let  me  feel  thy  blood  applied, 
And  live  and  die  forgiv'n. 

l.ll)  Prayer  for  Contrition.  L.  M. 

A  ta\'E  me  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn, 
^  My  sins,  which  have  thy  body  torn  ; 
Give  me  with  broken  heart,  to  see 
Thy  last  tremendous  agony. 

2  0  !  could  I  gain  the  mountain's  height, 
And  gaze  upon  that  wond'rous  sight! 
()!  that  with  Salem's  daughters,  I 
Could  stand  and  see  my  Savior  die. 

3  I'd  hang  around  his  feet  and  cry. 
Lord,  save  a  soul  condemned  to  die, 
Ami  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  Father  of  mercy!  drop  thy  frown, 
And  give  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  : 
And  with  my  broken  heart  comply, — 
O!   u'h  e  me  Jesus,  or  T  die. 


PENITENTIAL.  I  30 

5  0  Lord!  deny  me  what  thou  wilt. 
[f  thou  wouldst  ease  me  of  my  guilt : 
Good  Lord,  in  mercy  heir  me  cry. 
And  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die. 

!!)/  5    raw,  M.  7s. 

^ov'iniiox  Ruler,  Lord  of  all. 
v      Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall : 
Hear.  0,  hear  my  ardent  cry; 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die, 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 

Worst  of  iv Wis  I  have  been  ! 
Oft  abus'd  thee  to  thy  face. 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace! 

•,::  Justly  might  thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart  : 
Justly  might  thy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  th.ee  there's  mercy  found, 
Halm  to  heal  my  every  wound  : 
Soothe,  0,  soothe  the  troubled  breast; 
Give  tlie  weary  wand'rer  rest, 

5  Then  my  happy  sold  shall  sing 
Glory  to  my  heav  nly  King, 

Whose  most  precious  blood  can  cleanse 
All  the  earth-born  sons  of  sense. 


rsv-N^ 


140  INVITATION. 


INVITATION 


198 


The  Good  fiesolve.  C.  M. 


Pome,  trembling  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts;  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  : 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "I'll  to  my  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  scepter  pardon  gives; 

Perhaps  he  may  command  a  touch, 

And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "Perhaps  he  may  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  he'll  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray. 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "I  can  but  perish  If  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die.'1 


INVITATION.  141 

J_;'J;;  •  Tfa  Invitation  Hymn.    M.  8s '7s,  & 4s. 

/  toils,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  yon, 

Full  of  pity,  love  and  power: 
lie  is  able, 

He  is  willing:  doubt  no  more. 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance. — 
Every  grace  thai  brings  you  nigh, — 

without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger; 

Nor  of  fitnes>  fondly  dream  : 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him: 

This  he  gives  you, — 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam. 

\  Come,  ye  weary,  hcavydaden, 

Bruis'd  and  mangled  by  the  fall; 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 
ETol  tlie  righteous, 

Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Aironizin^  in  the  garden. 

Lo  !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him! 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 

"It  is  finished:" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 


14  2  INVITATION. 

(5  Lo !  fch'  incarnate  God  asOending, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely. 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7   Saints  and  angels,  jbin'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven, 

Sweetlv  echo  with  his  name; 

Hallelujah! 
Sinners  here  mav  do  the  same. 


1 '  J  I  e  l  r  o#2  >d  Fi  <  I  a  t.  L .  M . 

Pome,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast, 
^    Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
There  needs  not  one  be  left  behind, 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 


-2  The  Lord  hath  sent  to  you  the  eall  ; — 
The  invitation  is  to  all: 
Gome  all  the  world,  eome  sinner,  thou, 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come  all  ye  souls  by  sins  oppressed, 
Ye  restless  waudVers  after  rest: 

Ye  poor  and  maim'd,  and  halt  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  The  message  as  from  God  receive; 
You  all  may  eome  to  Christ  and  live, 
0  !  let  his  love  your  souls  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 


INVITATION.  I  l- 

5  His  love  is  niighty  to  compel ; 

His  conquering  love  consent  to  feel : 
Yield  to  his  love's  resistless  ptfw'rj 
And  fight  against  your  (^"d  no  more. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyds', 
That  precious  bleeding  sacrifice  : 
His  offerM  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  savM  by  grace. 

7  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay. 
The  invitation  is  to-day  : 

Come  in  this  moment  at  his  call; 
And  live  for  him  who  died  t^v  all. 


201 


-/  .>'  as  Than  Art.  V.  M. 


Tust  as  thou  art — without  one  trace 
*     Of  love,  or  joy.  or  inward  grace, 
Or  meetness  for  the  heavenly  place, 
O  guilty  sinner,  come. 

l}  Thy  sin s  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree ; 
The  stripes,  thy  due,  were  laid  on  me. 
That  peace  and  pardon  might  be  free  — 
0  wretched  sinner,  come. 

;»  Burden'd  with  guilt,  wonldst  thou  be  blest, 

Trust  not  the  world :  it  gives  no  rest  : 

I  bring  relief  to  hearts  opprest — 

O  weary  sinner,  come. 

4  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cix>ss; 
Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross  : 

My  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss — 
O  needv  sinner,  come. 


144  JXVITATJOX. 

5   Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fears, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  tears  : 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ear- : 
(3  trembling  sinner,  come. 

(5  "The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come  ;" 
Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  Come  : 
Who  faints,  who  thirsts,  who  will  may  come: 
Thy  Savior  bids  thee  come. 

Disconsolate  Invited.  P.  Bi. 

Pome,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
^  Come,  at  the  mercy-seat  fervently  kneel : 
Here   bring   your  wounded   hearts,  here   tell 

your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heav'n  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, — 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heav'n  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flowing 
Forth  fnmi  the  throne  of  God, boundless  in  love: 
Come  to  the  feast  preparVl •;  come,  ever  know- 
ing 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heav'n  can  remove. 

"Come."— Rev.  22:   17.  S.M. 

TUie  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
J-    Is  whisp'ring,  " Sinner,  come;" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaim- 
To  all  his  children,  "Come!" 


INVITATION'.  145 

Let  him  that  heareth,  say, 
To  all  about  him.  "Come  !  _ 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  ( !hrist,  the  fountain,  conic 

Yes.  whosoever  will, 

()  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life; — 
Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  I  quickly  come  : 

Lord,  even  bo,  I  wait  thy  hour; 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  come! 


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Best  for  the  Weary  Penitent.  L.  M. 


Pome,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed, 

^  Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest  : 
The  Savior's  gracious  call  obey. 
And  east  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 
To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace  ! 

3  Lord !  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart. 
The  hope  thy  gracious  word-  impart; 
We  come  with  trembling, — yet  rejoice. 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

4  Dear  Savior !   let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith, — our  fears  remove?  J 
Oh  !  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest: 

m 


146  INVITATION. 


Happy  Bay.  L.  M. 

Pome  all,  who  would  to  glory  go, 
^  And  leave  this  world  of  sin  below ; 
Forsake  your  sins  without  delay, 
Believe,  and  you  shall  win  the  day. 

2  Oh !  do  not  longer  tarry  here, 
And  live  in  sin  and  dark  despair ; 
There  is  for  you  no  better  way, 

In  wThich  you  all  may  win  the  day. 

3  And  if  your  conflicts  are  severe, 
And  you  have  many  trials  here, 
You  only  need  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  onward  press  to  win  the  day. 

4  In  glory  now  the  Savior  waits, 
And  opens  wide  the  pearly  gates ; 
He  stands  and  beckons  you  away ; 
Go  on,  and  you  shall  win  the  day. 

5  And  when  you  reach  the  realms  above, 
Where  all  is  harmony  and  love, 
Then  you  shall  join  the  heav'nly  lay, 
And  sing  and  shout,  "I've  won  the  day!" 

/OUD       Christ's  Invitation  to  the  Burdened.       L.  M. 

"  poME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

^  Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come: 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heav'nly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me : 
I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind : 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 


1XVITATI0X.  147 

3  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight.; 

My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck. 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.*1 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command. 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

T<>  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

207  The  Accepted  Time.  S.  M. 

TVTow  is  th1  accepted  time, 
■*■*    Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Xow,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Savior's  face. 

2  Now  is  tlr  accepted  time, 
The  Savior  calls  to-day  ; 

To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late; — 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Xow  is  th'  accepted  time, 
The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  every  promise  in  his  word 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls. 
And  feast  them  with  thy  love ; 

Then  shall  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 

The  Savior's  In  citation.  C.  B£ 

The  Savior  calls — let  every  ear 
^    Attend  the  heav  nly  sound  : 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear — 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 


148  INVITATION. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow: 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 

To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come — 'tis  merry's  voice  : 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys, — 

And  can  yon  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Savior!  draw  reluctant  hearts! 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 

And  drink,  and  never  die. 


Initiation  t<>  Come  t<>  Christ.  s.  M. 

Pome,  sinners,  come  to  God, 
^  Cast  all  your  sins  away: 
Seek  ye  the  Savior's  cleansing  blood; 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 

Say  not,  ye  cannot  come 
For  Jesus  bled  and  died, 
That  none,  who  ask  in  humble  faith. 
Should  ever  be  denied. 

Say  not,  ye  will  not  come  : 
When  God  vouchsafes  to  call  ; 
For  fearful  will  their  end  be  found. 
On  whom  his  wrath  shall  fall. 

Come,  then,  whoever  will  ; 
Come,  while  "ti>  called  to-day: 
Seek  ye  the  Savior's  cleansing  blood  : 
Repent,  believe,  obey. 


•21.1) 


•211 


INVITATION.  149 


C&me  f>>  Jesus.  Sentences. 


pons  to  Jesus,  just  now. 

2  He  is  ready,  just  now. 

3  He  is  able,  just  now. 

4  He  is  willing,  just  now. 

5  ( >  believe  it.  just  now. 

6  He  is  calling,  just  now. 

7  Conic,  poor  sinner,  just  now. 

B   Conic  and  welcome,  just  now. 
9  Come,  my  neighbors,  just  now. 

10  God  is  waiting,  just  now. 

11  Christ  is  pleading,  just  now. 

12  Get  religion,  just  now. 

13  Do  not  linger,  just  now. 

14  Christ  may  leave  you,  just  now. 

15  Time  is  flying,  just  now. 

JO   Pray  on,  brethren,  just  now. 

Drooping  Souls  Encouraged.    ML  7s.  &6s. 

T\booping  souls,  no  longer  grieve; 
**  Heaven  is  propitious: — 
If  you  do  in  Christ  believe, 

You  will  find  him  precious. 
Jesus  now  is  passing  by, 

And  he  calls  you  to  him  : 
lie  has  died  for  you  and  me, — 

() !  then  come  and  view  him. 


150  INVITATION. 

2  From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 

Flows  the  healing  lotion  : 
See  the  purple  swelling  tide, 

Boundless  as  the  ocean. 
See  the  living  waters  move, 

For  the  sick  and  dying; 
Now  resolve  to  gain  his  love, 

Or  to  perish  trying. 

3  Gospel  grace  is  always  free, 

Drooping  souls  to  gladden  ! 
Hence  he  says,  "Come  unto  me, 

Weary,  heavy  laden." 
Though  your  sins  like  mountains  rise, 

Rise  and  reach  to  heaven, 
Yet,  if  you  on  him  believe, 

All  shall  be  forgiven. 

4  Now,  methinks,  I  hear  one  say, 

I  will  go  and  prove  him ; 
If  he  takes  my  sins  away, 

Surely  I  will  love  him. 
Come,  my  Savior,  come  and  smile, 

Smiling  moves  my  burden  ; 
I  am  guilty,  poor  and  vile, 

Yet  thou  canst  me  pardon. 

5  Streams  of  mercy,  how  they  flow ! 

Surely  now  I  feel  it : 
Half  has  never  yet  been  told ; — 

O  !  could  I  reveal  it ! 
Jesus'  blood  has  heal'd  my  wound, 

O  !  the  wondrous  story  ! 
I  was  lost,  but  now  I'm  found, — 

(rlory  ! — glory  ! — glory  ! 


INVITATION'.  151 

6  If  no  greater  joys  were  known 
In  the  starry  region, 

I  would  try  to  travel  on 

In  this  pure  religion. 
Heaven's  here,  and  heaven's  there, 

Glory  here  and  yonder  ! 
Brightest  angels  join  with  me, 

To  adore  and  wonder. 


212 


The  Wanderer  Recalled.  C.  M. 


"Deturx,  O  wanderer,  return, 
•*-*  And  seek  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Those  new  desires  which  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return  ; 

He  hears  thy  humble  sigh  : 
He  sees  thy  contrite  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return  ; 

Thy  Savior  bids  thee  live  : 
Come  to  his  cross,  and,  grateful,  learn 
How  freely  he'll  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  wipe  the  falling  tear : 
Thy  Father  calls, — no  longer  mourn  ; 
*Tis  love  invites  thee  near. 

5  Return,  O  wanderer,  return; 

Regain  thy  long-sought  rest ; 
The  Savior's  melting  mercies  yearn 
To  clasp  thee  to  his  breast. 


152  INVITATION. 

^10  And  yet  there  is  Boom.  C.  M. 

Ve  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
-*-    Behold  a  royal  feast ; 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms, 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room ! 

3  Room  in  the  Savior's  bleeding  heart : 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconcil'd, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come : 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  extacies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore ; 
Approach — there  yet  is  roojn  J 


INVITATION. 


■m 


Th<  Physician—  Mark  5:  25-29.         0.  31. 


Vj-  >in->ick  souls,  dismiss  your  fear-. 
■*■    Ye  halt,  ye  lame,  ye  blind; 
Come  touch  the  garment  Jesus  wears — 
Your  healing  there  you'll  find. 

2   Surrounded  with  ten  thousand  cares, 
And  sad  beyond  degree  : 
Yet  in  this  garment  Jesus  wears, 
There's  healing  still  for  thee. 

:j  Come,  stretch  the  wither"  d  hand  to-day. 
For  Christ  is  passing  by  ; 

Your  ease  admits  of  no  delay. 
Unless  ye  touch,  ye  die. 

4  Through  every  crowd  to  Jesus  press, 
When  sin  torments  the  mind  ; 
Peace,  pard'ning  blood  and  right'ousnesi 
In  his  dear  name  you'll  fincL 


215 


Came  and  See. — John  1  :   46.  L.  M. 


Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  it  sounds  ! 

^    Replete  with  balm  for  all  my  wound- 
His  word  declares  his  grace  is  free; 
Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see. 

-I  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  high, 
Came  to  this  world  to  bleed  and  die  : 
Jesus  the  God,  hung  on  a  tree: 
Come,  thoughtless  sinner,  come  and  seek 

3  Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding  heart. 
Till  death  had  done  its  dreadful  part; 
Yet  his  dear  love  —rill  burns  t<>  thee — 
Come,  trembling  sinner,  come  and  see 


154  INVITATION. 

4  His  blood  will  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean ; 
This  fountain  open  stands  for  thee — 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. 

5  No  tongue  can  tell  what  glories  shine 
In  our  Immanuel,  all  divine ; 

O  !  that  in  sweetest  melody, 

Each  heart  may  sing,  "  He  died  for  me." 


216 


The  Wanderer  Invited  Home.  CM. 


Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home ! 
The  Father  calls  for  thee ; 
No  longer  then  an  exile  roam, 
In  guilt  and  miseiy. 

2  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home ! 

'Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee ; 
"The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come;" 
O  !  now  for  refuge  flee. 

3  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home ! 

'Tis  madness  to  delay ; 
There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb, 
And  brief  is  mercy's  day ; 

4  Return,  O  wand'rer,  now  return ! 

Thy  God  forbids  delay; 
O  !  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun  ! — 
Thy  life  may  end  to-day. 


God  is  Love.  C  M. 


217 

Pome,  sinners,  you,  whose  harden'd  hearts 
^  No  fears  of  hell  can  move, 
Come,  hear  the  gospel's  mildest  voice. 
That  tells  you,  "GocJ  is  love.." 


invitation*.  155 

2  Thousands,  mice  vile  and  base  as  you, 

Surround  the  throne  above  ; 
The  grace  that  changed  lias  turn'd  their  hearts 
To  ring  that  "God  is  love." 

3  O  !  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove; 

Till  warmer  hearts,  in  glory  bright, 
Proclaim  that  "God  is  love." 

218  The  Living  Waters.  CM. 

A  t  Jacob's  well  a  stranger  sought 
-"■  His  drooping  frame  to  cheer; 
Samaria's  daughter  little  thought 
That  Jacob's  God  was  near. 

2  This  had  she  known,  her  fainting  mind 

For  richer  draughts  had  sigh'd ; 
Xor  had  Messiah,  ever  kind, 
Those  richer  draughts  denied. 

3  The  man,  who  came  on  earth  to  die, 

How  few  appear  to  know  ! 
The  Friend  of  sinners,  passing  by, 
la  still  esteemed  a  foe. 

4  The  sinner  must  the  Stranger  know, 

Or  soon  his  loss  deplore  : 
Behold  !  the  living  waters  flow  : 
Come — drink,  and  thirst  no  more. 


219 


The  Happy  Choice.  L.  M. 

TV-hay — if  you  will  hear  his  voice, 
-*-    Xow  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  : 
Say — will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  ? 
Say — will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no? 


156  INVITATION. 

-1   Ye  wandering  souls,  who  find  no  rest  ? 
Say — will  you  be  forever  blest  ? 
Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  ? 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  ? 

3  Come  now,  dear  friends,  for  ruin  bound. 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Onee  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name. — 
For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same, — 
Say — will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  - 
Say — will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no? 

5  Leave  all  your  sports  and  glitCring  toys, 
Come  share  with  us  eternal  joys  ; 

Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell  ? 
Then  ()  !  dear  friends,  a  lohe  farewell. 


220 


The  Gate  Stanch  Open   Wide,     M.  8s.  &  7s. 


ThiERK  is  a  gate  stands  opeti  wide, 
-*-    And,  thro*  its  portals  gleaming, 
.V  radiance  from  the  Cross  afar 
The  Savior's  love  revealing. 

Cuo. — Oh!  depths  of  mercy!   can  it  l>e 
That  gate  stands  open  wide  for  me? 
Stands  open  wide  both  night  and  day. 
Stands  open  wide  for  me  ? 

'1   It  open  stands  for  old  and  young, 
Though  filled  with  joy  or  sorrow; 
The  Spirit  wooes  your  souls  along. 
The  gate  mav  close  to-morrow. 


INVITATION".  157 

3  ( ).  sinner,  waken  from  your  gpilt, 

Nor  let  your  heart  deceive  you  ; 

For  you  the  Moo.]  of  Christ  was  ^]>ilt. 
He's  waiting  to  receive  you. 

4  ( ).  blessed  Spirit,  lead  me  in. 

And  let  me  falter  never: 
Maftte  me  a  victor  over  sin. — 
Fll  praise  thee  then  forever: 


•>•>! 


Make  no  Delay.  F.  M. 

Home  to  the  Savior,  make  no  delay; 

Il^re  in  his  word  he's  showil  us  the  way: 
Here  in  our  midst  he's  standing  to  day, 
Tenderly  saying,  ,,Come!" 

Chorus : 

Joyful,  joyful  will  the  meeting  be, 
When  from  sin  our  hearts  are  pure  and  free, 
And  we  shall  gather,  Savior,  with  thee 
In  our  eternal  home. 

-j  Come  whosoever  will — blessed  word  ! 
••  Come  unto  me."  your  Savior  and  Lord; 
Oh,  that  but  all  men  with  one  accord 
Would  heed  hi.-  iroice  and  come. 

a  "Suffer  the  children  !"    Oh.  hear  his  voice, 
Let  ev'ry  heart  leap  forth  and  rejoice. 
And  let  us  freely  make  him  our  choice  ; 
Do  not  delay,  but  come. 

4  Think  once  again,  he's  with  us  to-day  : 
Heed  now  his  hle^t  commands,  and  obey; 
Hear  now  his  accents  tenderly  say. 
"Will  you.  my  children  come?" 


158  INVITATION. 


There  is  Mercy  with  the  Lord.  C.  M. 

Pome,  every  soul,  by  sin  oppressed, 
V  There's  mercy  with  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  surely  give  you  rest, 
By  trusting  in  his  word. 

Cho. — Only  trust  him,  only  trust  him, 
Only  trust  him  now  ; 
He  will  save  you,  he  will  save  you, 
He  will  save  you  now. 

2  For  Jesus  shed  his  precious  blood 

Rich  blessings  to  bestow ; 
Plunge  now  into  the  crimson  flood 
That  washes  white  as  snow. 

3  Yes,  Jesus  is  the  Truth,  the  Way, 

That  leads  you  into  rest ; 

Believe  in  him  without  delay, 

And  you  are  fully  blest. 

4  Come  then,  and  join  this  holy  band, 

And  on  to  glory  go, 
To  dwell  in  that  celestial  land, 
Where  joys  immortal  flow. 

The  Savior  Calh.  M.  6s.  &  Is. 

HTo-day  the  Savior  calls  : 
■*■  Ye  wand'rers  come  ; 
O,  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Savior  calls  : 
Oh,  listen  now; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 


INVITATION*.  159 

3  To-day  the  Savior  calls  : 
For  refuge  fly ; 

The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day : 
Yield  to  his  power ; 

Oh,  grieve  him  not  away  ; 
Tis  mercy's  hour. 

Come  and  Try.  M.  5s. 

Jesus'  precious  name  excel* 
**    Jordan's  streams,  and  Salem's  wells ; 
Thirsty  sinners,  come  and  draw, 
Quench  the  flames  of  Sinai's  law. 

2  Fearful  sinners,  come  and  try ; 
Draw  and  drink  a  sweet  supply; 
Christ  is  ever  full  and  free; 
Sinner,  come,  where'er  you  be. 

3  See  the  waters  springing  up, 
To  revive  your  languid  hope; 
Fill  your  vessels  as  it  rolls, 
And  refresh  your  weary  souls. 

4  Lo!  the  Spirit  now  invites! 
Lo  !  the  cheerful  bride  unites  ; 
Jesus  calls,  be  not  afraid, 

Lo !  for  you  the  well  was  made. 

5  Haste  you  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Seek  salvation  in  his  blood  ; 

In  it  there  is  boundless  store 
For  ten  thousand  thousand  more. 


lOO  I  XV  ITATTo NT. 

6  Let  us  still  our  vessels  bring. 
To  the  soul-refreshing  spring; 

Constant  let  our  praises  rise, 
Till  we  drink  above  the  skies. 


225 


Christ'*  Invitation.  C.  M. 


A  mazing  Bight,  the  Savior  stands, 
•*•*■  And  knocks  at  every  door! 
Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "Behold,"  he  saith,  MI  blee<l  and  die, 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest  : — 
Hear,  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by. 
And  be  forever  blest. 

3  "Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love. 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above, 
With  me  forever  dwell  ? 

4  "Not  to  condemn  your  wretched  race, 

Have  I  in  judgment  come; 
But  to  display  unbounded  grace, 
And  bring  lost  sinners  home. 

5  "Will  yon  go  down  to  endless  night, 

And  bear  eternal  pain  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  of  light, 
With  me  forever  reign  ? 

6  "  Say — will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

And  have  your  sins  forgiv  n  ? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heav  n  ? 


REPENTANCE.  161 


REPENTANCE. 


The  Prodigal's  Return.  C.  M. 

T^he  long-lost  sod,  with  streaming  eyes, 

-*-    From  folly  just  awake. 

Reviews  his  wanderings  with  surprise; 

His  heart  begins  to  break. 

2  "I  starve,"  he  cries,  nor  can  I  bear 

The  famine  in  this  land, 
While  servants  of  my  Father  share 
The  bounty  of  his  hand. 

3  "With  deep  repentance  I'll  return 

And  seek  my  Father's  face; 
Unworthy  to  be  called  a  son, 
I'll  ask  a  servant's  place." 

4  Far  off  the  Father  saw  him  move, 

In  pensive  silence  mourn, 
And  quickly  ran,  with  arms  of  love, 
To  welcome  his  return. 

5  Through  all  the  courts  the  tidings  flew, 

And  spread  the  joy  around ; 
The  angels  tuned  their  harps  anew; 
The  long-lost  son  is  found! 

£cl  True  Repentance.  8.  M. 

Tf  Jesus  Christ  was  sent, 
■*■  To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 
li 


102  REPENTANCE. 

2  He  says  he  loves  to  see 

.V  broken-hearted  one; 
He  would  that  sinners,  such  as  we, 
Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done. 

3  'Tis  not  enough,  to  say, 

We're  sorry  and  repent ; 
Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day, 
Just  as  we  always  went. 

4  Repentance  is,  to  leave 

The  sin  we  loved  before  ; 
And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

5  Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere. 

To  watch  as  well  as  pray; 
However  small,  however  dear. 

Take  all  our  sins  away. 

(J  And  since  the  Savior  eame, 
To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 
With  hoi}'  grief  and  humble  shame, 
"We  should  at  once  begin. 


m 


Pi%ayerfor  Repentance.  C.  M. 


C\  foe  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
^  Which  bows  before  the  Lord ! 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  0  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears! 
Which  from  repentance  flow! 
That  sense  of  guilt,  which  trembling,  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow. 


REPENTANCE. 


J  63 


3  ( )  Lord  !  to  me  in  pity  give 
For  sin  the  deep  dist  ress. 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

I   0  fill  my  heart  with  faith  and  love, 
And  strength  to  do  thy  will ! 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above; 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 


221) 


Th    I  Child. 


C.  M. 


Although  a  child;  P-ve  often  sought, 
^  To  know  the  way  to  heaven  ; 
Of  Jesus  I  have  long  been  taught, 
But  never  been  forgiven. 

2  With  sorrow  deep  I've  ne'er  confessed 

How  wicked  I  have  been  ; 
Bui  look,  0  Lord,  within  my  breast 
And  teach  me  all  my  sin. 

3  And  help  me,  Lord,  with  grief  heart-felt, 

To  sorrow  for  my  guilt, 
Dear  Jesus,  cause  my  heart  to  melt, — 
For  me  thy  blood  was  spilt. 

1   Dear  Savior,  now  to  thee  I  come, 
To  thee  alone  I  cling : 
Oh!  take  me  to  thy  glorious  home, 
And  then  thy  praise  I'll  sing. 

•)#)H 

^•)U  Prayer  of  a  Repenting  Sinner.  C.  M. 

Physician  of  my  sin-sick  soul, 
-*-    To  thee  I  bring  my  ease  : 
My  raging  malady  control, 
And  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 


1 64  REPENTANCE. 

2  Pity  the  anguish  I  endure, 

See  how  I  mourn  and  pine; 
For  never  can  I  hope  a  cure, 
From  any  hand  but  thine. 

3  I  would  disclose  my  whole  complaint, 

But  where  shall  I  begin  ? 
No  words  of  mine  can  fully  paint, 
That  worst  distemper,  sin. 

4  It  makes  me  deaf  and  dumb,  and  blind, 

And  impotent,  and  lame  ; 
And  overclouds  and  fills  my  mind, 
With  folly,  fear,  and  shame. 

5  A  thousand  evil  thoughts  intrude, 

Tumultuous  in  my  breast ; 
Which  indispose  me  for  my  food, 
And  rob  me  of  my  rest. 

6  Lord,  I  am  sick,  regard  my  cry, 

And  set  my  spirit  free ; 
Say,  canst  thou  let  a  sinner  die, 
Who  longs  to  live  with  thee  ? 

^•)J_  Repentance  at  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

An !  if  my  soul  were  form'd  for  woe, 
^  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 
Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 


PRAYEE    FOB    ItERCY.  165 

•°>  () !  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine. 
That  crucified  my  God ! 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood! 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die  : 

My  heart  lias  so  decreed; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things, 
Thai  made  my  Savior  bleed, 

5  While,  with  a  melting,  broken  heart. 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view. 
Til  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 


PRAYER    FOR    MERCY. 


ZbZ  Pleading  the  Promise.  C.  M. 

T  ord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat, 
-^  Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  Feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea. 

With  this  I  venture  nigh: 
Thou  callest  burdened  sonls  to  thee. 
And  such,  0  Lord !  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 


LGti  PEAYEB   For   MERC1  . 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-plaee5 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  thou  hast  died. 

5  0!  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name  ! 

-     Unwearied  Earnestness,  C.  M. 

"Father,  T  stretch  my  hands  to  thee; 
*-    No  other  help  I  know  : 

If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah  !  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2   What  did  thine  only  Son  endure, 
Before  I  drew  my  breath! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death  ! 

.°>  O  Jesus!  if  I  this  believe, 
I  now  shall  feel  thy  pow'r; 
Now  my  pooi-  soul  thou  will  retrieve, 

Nor  let  me  wait  one  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 
My  weary  longing  eye- : 

Salvation,  O,  the  gracious  gift! 
My  soul  withoul  it  dies. 

5  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die; 
O,  speak!  and  I  shall  live, 

And  here  I  will  unwearied  lie, 

Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 


vuw  ; 


6  The  worst  of  Binners  would  rejoice, 
Could  they  but  see  thy  face; 
O!  let  me  hear  thy  quick'ning 
And  taste  thy  pard'ning  gi 


•»:!J 


L.  M. 

Qnoyt  pity,  Lord;  0  Lord,  forgii 
k     Let  a  re]  enting  rebel  live: 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  fn  i  ': 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

-2  My  erhhes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  ] tower  and  glory  of  thy  u-v. 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  Ol   wash  my  sou]  from  every  sin. 
And  make  my  guilty  consciepce  clean  ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies. 
Ami  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  -ins  confess, 
Against  thy  law.  against  thy  grace ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just,  in  de&th : 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord;, 
Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there. 
Some  sure  Support  against  despair. 


168  PRAYER    FOR    MERCY. 


235 


Seeking  Pardon.  L.  M. 

T  ord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall ; 
-^  Oppressed  with  fears  to  thee  I  call : 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "Seek  ye  my  face  ?" 
The  invitation  I  embrace ; 

I'll  seek  thy  face  ;  thy  Spirit  give ; 
O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

3  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  prayers ; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Savior's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive, 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

5  "Then  venture,  O  my  soul,  in  prayer, 
For  none  can  perish  pleading  there ; 
The  blood  of  Christ,  that  crimson  sea, 
Shall  wash  my  load  of  guilt  away." 

236  The  Gospel  Pool  S.  M. 

"Deside  the  gospel  pool, 
**  Appointed  for  the  poor, 
From  year  to  year  my  longing  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2     How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move, 
And  others  round  me  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove. 


l'RAVKK     FOB     MKKi   V.  I  6fl 

3  But  I  do  still  remain, 
I  feel  the  very  same : 

As  full  of  guilt  and  fear,  and  shame, 
A>  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  How  often  have  I  thought, 
Why  should  I  longer  lie  ? 

Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I  ? 

5  But  whither  shall  I  go  ? 
There  is  no  other  pool. 

Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  flow, 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 

6  Here,  then,  from  day  to  day, 

I'll  wait  and  hope  and  try: 
Will  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray. 
And  suffer  him  to  die  ? 

7  Xo,  he  is  full  of  grace — 
He  never  will  permit 

A  soul  that  fain  would  see  hia  face. 

To  perish  at  his  feet. 

C*J  I  Healing  Mercy  Implored.  CM. 

TJeal  us,  Immanuel !  here  we  stand, 
J-L  Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch  : 

To  wounded  souls  stretch  forth  thy  hand: 
BlessVl  Savior,  we  are  such. 

2  Remember  him  who  once  applied, 
With  trembling,  for  relief: 

"Lord,  I  believe."  with  tears  he  cried. 

"O  help  my  unbelief!" 


I  10  I'liA  vkj:   POfi   MEB<  v. 

3  She,  too,  who  touched  thee  in  tlie  press, 

And  healing  virtue  stole. 
Wsls  answered,  "Daughter, go  in  peace; 
Thy  faith  hath  made  the  whole." 

4  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  tears  we  come 

To  touch  thee,  if  we  may; 
O  !  send  us  not  despairing  home, 

Send  none  unhealed  away. 


•238 


Prayer  for  Submission.  L.  M. 


C\  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
^  O!  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down. 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  rind  ; 

Savior  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 

I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  pro 

The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallpw'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  tin-  pqwV, 
My  heart  from  every  sin  relea* 

Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  h«>ur. 
And  till  me  with  thy  perfeel  peace, 


rk  ay  i;k    r<  >R    m  ki:«  iY.  17  1 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  spirit  cheer, 
Nor  Ie1  thy  chariot  wheels  delay  ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear*; 
My  God,  mv  Savior,  come  away! 


239 


M' 


Bit  i '  B     ' '       ».  M.  Bs.  & 

["ercy  !  0  thou  Son  of  David  !" 
[    Thus  blind  Bartimeus  cried. 
"Others  by  thy  --ran-  are  saved. 
Let  it  be  to  me  applied." 

2  For  his  crying  many  chid  him; 
But  he  cried  the  louder  still; 
Till  hi-  gracious  Savior  bade  him, 
"Come  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

■  \  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 
Though  by  begging  Ik*  did  live; 
Set  be  ask'd,  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms  that  none  but  he  ran  give. 

i   "Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 
Let  my  ryes  behold  the  day:" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  w  ay. 

5  Now  methinks  T  hear  him  praising. 

Publishing  to  all  around  : 
"Friend,s,  is  not  my  case  amazing? 

What  a  Savior  I  have  found! 

6  0  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him  ! 

( >r  would  Ik*  advis'd  by  me : 

Sure,  if  they  would  i-i))i\^  unto  him, 
Ht*  would  cause  them  all  to  s< 


172  PRAYER    FOR    MERCY. 


210 


Prayer  and  Supplication.  L.  M. 

f\  thou,  who  hear'st  when  sinners  cry ! 
V  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  king, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

/  \  1  Prayer  for  Restoring  Grace.  CM. 

f\  jesus,  I  have  come  to  thee, 
^   My  wand'rings  to  deplore; 
Wilt  thou  not  set  my  spirit  free? 
My  fallen  soul  restore  ? 

2  My  sins  are  more  than  I  can  bear; 

O  speak  them  all  forgiv'n  ; 
My  soul  away  from  earth  I  tear, 
To  seek  a  place  in  heav'n. 

3  Pity,  O  Lord,  my  helpless  grief ; 

My  soul's  deep  anguish  see; 
And  grant  me  now  that  sweet  relief, 
Which  none  can  give  but  thee. 


PRAYER     FOB    M  ER4  V.  1  !  3 

4  Didst  thou  Dot  die  that  I  might  live, 
Might  live  thy  love  to  know? 
O,  let  me  now  thy  love  receive 

And  in  thy  favor  grow. 

The  Grieved  Spirit  Besought.  L.  M. 

CJtay!  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay! 

^  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite; 

Cast  not  the  sinner  quite  away. 

Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received — 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved. 

•3  Yet  0  the  chief  of  sinners  spare ! 

In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest : 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  Yet  if  thou  canst  my  sins  forgive. 
E'en  now,  O  Lord!  relieve  my  woes  : 
Into  thy  rest  of  love  receive. 

And  bless  me  with  a  calm  repose. 

5  E'en  now  my  weary  soul  release, 
And  raise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand : 

Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

0  1° 

C~±*}  The  Imploring  Sinner.  C.  31. 

T  ord.  at  thy  feet  we  sinner-  lie, 
-^  And  knock  at  meivy*<  door; 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye. 
Thy  favor  we  implore. 


174  PBAYEB    FOB    MEK<  Y. 

2  In  deep  distress  we  seek  thy  faicej 

Forgiveness  to  receive; 
We  trust  our  souls  are  taught  thro*  grace 
Our  debtors  to  forgive. 

3  ,rTis  pardon,  pardon  we  implore — 

(  !.  let  thy  bowels  move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  I 

4  I  ».  F<  >i  * hii  e    >wn,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  many  sins  forgive: 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  hreak. 
And  breaking,  soon  relieve. 

5  Mercy,  good  Lord,  mercy  we  plead; 

This  is  the  total  sum : 
Mercy  through  Christ,  mercy  we  need; 
Lord,  let  thy  mercy  come. 


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Longing  for  <n.  Tut-  31. 

pEA<  [ous  Lord,  incline  thine  ear. 
safe  to  hear ; 
distress'd  with  guilt  am  I: 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 


2   Wealth  and  honor  I  disdain 
Earthly  comforts  all  are  vain: 
These  can  never  satisfy: 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

ny  ni<   vi 
<  uily  take  away  my  guilt : 
Mourning,  at  thy  feet  I  I 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  d 


PBAYER    FOR    MERCY.  IT") 

I   All  unholy  and  unclean, 
I  am  nothing  else  but  sin  ; 
On  thy  mercy  I  rely  : 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost: 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply: 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

/  lO  Prepare  to  Meet  Thy  God.  S.  M. 

"DiiKrARE  me,  gracious  God, 
-*-    To  stand  before  thy  face; 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 
And  wash  me  in  his  blood  : 

So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sov'reign  love  make  known, 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  thy  pow'r, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

Z  4U  Pleading  the  Death  of  Christ,  C.  M. 

C\  <;oo  of  mercy,  hear  my  call ! 
^   My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall, 
That  bars  me  from  thv  love. 


176  PRAYER    FOR    MERCY. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  right'ousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  : 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

5  With  such  a  sacrifice  as  this, 

Here  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  staff  and  right'ousness, 
My  Savior  and  my  all. 


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Invocation,  C.  M. 

pOME,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
^   One  God,  in  persons  three, 
Bring  back  the  heav'nly  blessing  lost 
By  all  mankind  and  me. 

-i  Thy  favor,  and  thy  nature  too, 
To  me,  to  all  restore ; 
Forgive  and  after  God  renew, 
And  keep  me  evermore. 

3  Eternal  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 


u 


PRATEB    FOB     Mii.     r.  I  <  , 

4  Light  in  thy  light,  <  I  may  I  s<    . 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  pr<  »\  -  • : 
\lr\  ivM.  and  cheer'd,  a  by  th£e, 

The  God  of  pard'ning  love. 

5  lift  up  thy  countei  i  ne, 

And  let  thy  sinful  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 
The  Godhead  reconciled. 

6  That  all-comprising  peace  bestow 

On  me  through  grace  forgir'n; 
The  joy  of  holiness  below, 
And  then  the  peace  of  heaVn. 

0  Wrestling  toUX  Christ.     P.  M.  6  lii 

Pome,  0  thou  tVaveler  unknown. 
^  Whom  still  I  hold,  but  carinol  si 
My  company  before  is  --one. 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee  : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am  : 

My  sin  and  misery  declare  : 

Thyself  hast  eall'd  me  by  my  name  : 

Look  on  thy  hands  and  read  it  there  : 
But  who,  I  ask  thee,  who  art  thou  r 
Tell  me  thy  name,  and  tell  me  now. 

3  In  vain  thou  struggles!  to  get  i\\  e  : 

I  never  will  unloose  my  hold  ; 
Art  thou  the  Man  thai  died  for  me? 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold  : 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  tl 
Till  1  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 

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178  PRAYER    FOR    MERCY. 

4  Wilt  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 

Thy  new.  unutterable  name? 

Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell : 
To  know  it  now.  resolv'd  I  am  : 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know. 

5  What  tho'  my  shrinking  flesh  complain? 

And  murmur  to  contend  so  long; 
I  rise  superior  to  my  pain  : 

When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong ! 
And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 

1  shall  with  the  God-Man  prevail. 

24')  Restore  My  Pkaee.  S.  M. 

\  xi>  wilt  thou  yet  be  found, 
•*■*■  And  may  I  still  draw  near  f 
Then  listen  to  the  plaintive  sound 
Of  a  poor  sinner's  prayer. 

2  Jesus,  thine  aid  afford, 

If  still  the  same  thou  art. 
To  thee  I  look.  t<>  thee,  my  Lord  ! 
Lift  up  a  helpless  heart. 

3  Thou  seest  my  troubled  breast, 

The  struggling  of  my  will. 

The  foes  that  interrupt  my  rest. 
The  agonies  I  feel. 

4  I  long  to  see  thy  face. 

Thy  Spirit  I  implore, 
The  living  water  of  thy  grace* 
That  I  may  thirst  no  more. 


250 


251 


Plfc.VVKK     FOB     MKKCY.  170 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness.  C.  M. 

n  si  n  of  righteousness,  arise 
^   With  healing  in  thy  wing; 
To  my  diseased,  my  fainting  soul, 
Life  and  salvation  bring. 

2  These  clouds  of  pride  and  siu  dispel, 

By  thine  all-piercing  beam  : 
Lighten  mine  eyes  with  faith;  my  heart 
With  holy  hope  inflame. 

3  My  mind,  by  thy  all-quickening  power, 

From  low  desires  set  free  ; 
Unite  my  scattered  thoughts,  and  fix 
My  love  entire  on  thee. 

4  Father,  thy  long-lost  son  receive: 

Savior,  thy  purchase  own; 
Blest  Comforter,  with  peace  and  joy 

Thy  new  made  creature  crown. 

5  Eternal,  undivided  Lord, 

Co-equal  One  in  Three, — 
On  thee  all  faith,  all  hope  be  placed  ; 

All  love  be  paid  to  thee. 


For  Perfect  Race.  S.  M. 


Tests,  my  Lord,  attend 
*'    Thy  feeble  creature's  cry  ; 
And  show  thyself  the  sinner's  friend, 
And  set  me  up  on  high. 

From  hell's  oppressive  power, 
My  struggling  soul  release; 

And  to  thy  Father's  grace  restore. 
And  to  thy  perfect  peace. 


L80  FAITH     AND    M    l:MI»li  >\. 

3  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 

I  make  my  only  plea ; 
My  present  and  eternal  peace, 
Are  both  derived  from  thee, 

4  That  thou  canst  here  forgive, 

Grant  me  to  testify ; 
And  justified  bj  faith  to  In  e, 
And  in  that  faith  to  diel 


FAITH  AND   SI   BMISSIOK 


252 


Salvation  l<y  Faith.  C.  M.. 


'Tis  faith  that  lays  the  sinner  low, 

-*-  And  covers  him  with  shame; 
Renouncing  all  self-right'ousness, 
It  trusts  in  Jesus'  qame. 

2  Faith  works  with  pow'r,  but  will  not  ph 

The  best  of  works  when  done: 

It  knows  no  other  grounds  of  trust 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

3  It  gives  no  title,  hut  receives; 

Xo  blessing  it  procur*  3  ; 
Yet  where  it  truly  lives  and  reigns 
All  blessings  it  ensures. 

4  Its  sole  dependence  and  its  stay 

Is  Jesus'  right'ousness ; 
'Tis  thus  salvation  is  by  faith, 
And  all  of  -<>v  'reign  arrace. 


r  \  I  !  li    A  \  D     !UBMI8SI02f.  i 

The  more  diis  principle  prevails, 

The  more  is  grace  ador'd ; 
No  gl<  'l-y  ii  assumes,  1 » » 1 1  gives 

All  glory  to  the  Lord. 


•2-1:; 


)  Desire  for  Victorious  Faith,  0.  M. 

n  fob  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

'  Though  press'd  by  every  foe! 
That  Will  hoi  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ; — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  or  complain 

!  Miieatli  the  chast'ning  rod. 
But,  in  the  hotti  of  or  pain, 

Will  lean  upon  its  God ; — 

3  A  faith  thai  shines  more  bright  and  clear, 

When  teriipesffa  rage  without; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt; — 

\  That  Wars,  unmov'd,  the  world's  dread  frown, 
Nor  heeds  it-  scornful  smile; 
That  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drown, 
Or  Satan1?  arts  beguile ; 

5  A  faith  thai  keeps  the  narrow  way, 
Till  life's  last  hour  is  tied, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Illumes  a  dying  bed. 

Lcfrd.  give  ns  such  a  faith  a-  I  his, 
And  then,  whatever  may  come, 

We'll  ia-*'  here,  the  hallowM  bliss 

I )!'  :n\  eternal  home. 


182  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 

2*34  The  Way  to  Beaten.  L.  M. 

pesus,  my  All,  to  heaven  is  gone, — 
**    lie,  whom  I  fix  inyhopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see.  and  I'll  pursue 

The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment, 
The  King's  high-way  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  had  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  felt  its  weight,  and  guilt  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Savior  say. 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou  blest  Lamb 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  whose  I  am: 
Nothing  but  self  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

(j  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Savior  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God!" 

Faith  that  Cannot  Foil.  C.  1£ 

'*T  oed,  I  believe;"  the  father  cried, 
-^  His  suffering  child  who  brought, 

And  moved  by  agonizing  love. 
The  gift  of  healing  sought, 


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lAI'llf    AND    SUBMISSION.  183 

2  And  then  the  nrgency  of  prayer 
IJlent  with  his  tide  of  grief, 
While  tears  the  trembling  words  bedew'd, 
"Help  thou  my  anbelief!" 

9  And  with  that  contrite  cry  for  aid, 
Which  from  the  spirit  burst, 

The  faith  was  horn  that  east  away 
All  pharisaic  trust ; 

4  That  resteth  not  in  eold  assent 

To  reason's  lifeless  form, 
But  patient  hears  a  Savior's  cross, 
In  sunshine  or  in  storm; 

5  And  though  the  clouds  of  mystVy  press 

Around  this  thorny  vale, 
Still  waits,  and  walks,  and  works  by  love — 
The  faith  that  cannot  fail. 

,00  Faith  a  Certain  Confidence.  C.  ML 

T^aith  is  the  brightest  evidence 
-*-    Of  things  beyond  our  sight ; 
It  pierces  through  the  veil  of  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  time  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  world  was  made 

By  God's  almighty  word; 
We  know  the  heav'ns  and  earth  shall  fade, 
And  be  again  restored. 


IS'4  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 

4  Abrah'm  obeyed  the  Lord's  command. 

From  liis  own  country  driv'n  ; 
By  faith  he  Bought  a  promised  land. 
But  found  his  rest  in  heav'jd. 

5  Tims  through  life's  pilgrimage  we  stray, 

The  promise  in  our  eye : 
By  faith  we  walk  the  way. 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high. 


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Effta  icy  o  f  Fa  itk .  CM. 

"Paitii  adds  new  eharms  to  earthly  hliss. 
*■   And  saves  me  from  its  snare-. 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings. 
And  softens  all  my  cares: 

Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  tire 
Of  love  t<>  God  and  heav'nly  things, 

Ami  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r, 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 

And  make  the  dying  live. 

Wide  it  ui: veils  celestial  world-. 
Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  : 

And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there. 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain  : 

Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seal'd 
With  tlie  Redeemer's  blood; 

And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
>n  a  faithful  God. 


FAITH     AND    SUBMISSION.  185 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  refst, 
Til)  this  vile  body  dies : 
And  then  an  faith's  triumphant  wingfe, 
At  once  to  glory  rise* 


2iS 


A  Living  Faith.  C.  M. 


"JVTistakkn  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
■**■■  And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust 

2  How  vain  are  fancy's  airy  flights. 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead; 

None  but  a  living  pow*r  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3  Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart; 

Tis  faith  that  works  by  love; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart. 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  abote. 

4  This  faith  shall  every  fear  control 

By  its  celestial  pow'r, 
With  holy  triumph  fill  the  soul. 
In  death's  approaching  hour. 

Victory  over  Sin  Desired.  0.  M. 

T  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness, 
-*-  The  sin-subduing  pow'r  ; 
Pow'r  to  believe  and  go  in  peace. 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

I  ask  the  blood-bought  pardon  sealed, 
The  liberty  from  sin  ; 

The  grace  infused,  the  love  revealed, 
Thy  kingdom  fixed  within, 


186  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 

3  Art  thou  not  able  to  convert^ 

Art  thou  not  willing  too, 
To  change  tliis  bold  rebellious  heart. 
To  conquer  and  renew  ? 

4  Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  I  dare  believe; 

S<>  arm  me  with  thy  pow'r, 
That  I  to  sin  shall  never  cleave, 
Shall  never  feel  it  more. 


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What  Faith  Is.  CM. 


T^aith  is  the  Spirit's  sweet  control, 
-■■    From  which  assurance  springs; 

Faith  is  the  pencil  of  the  soul, 
That  pictures  heav'nly  things. 

2  Faith  is  the  throb  of  love,  that  makes 

Man  rest  on  God  alone; 
Faith  is  the  wondrous  pow'r,  that  shakes 
The  tempter  on  his  throne. 

3  Faith  is  the  conquering  host, that  storms 

The  battlements  of  sin  ; 
Faith  is  the  quickening  fire,  that  warms 
The  trembling  soul  within. 

-t  Faith  is  the  smile,  that  plays  around 
The  dying  christian's  brow: 
Faith  was  the  light,  by  which  he  found 
The  hope  that  tills  him  now. 

5    Faith  is  the  lamp,  that  burns  to  guide 
His  bark,  when  tempest-driven; 
Faith  is  the  key  that  opens  wide 
T1m<  t}istant  gates  of  heavm. 


FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION.  185 

G  0  Rock  of  ages,  Fount  of  bliss  ! 
Thy  needful  help  afford  ; 
And  let  my  constant  prayer  bd  this — 
"Increase  my  faith,  0  Lord]" 

V()J_  Christ  our  Confidi  P.  M. 

"]\1"y  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 

-^  -*-  Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Savior  divine  ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  ; 
0,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart. 

Mjy  zeal  inspire  : 
A<  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm  and  changeless  be — 

A  living  tire. 

3  While  life's  dread  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  thou  my  Guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside, 
-t  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Savior,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove  ; 
( I  bear  me  safe  above, — 

A  ransoinecj  soul. 


188  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 


Pom er  of  F'litJ,.  s.  M. 

"Pathbr,  I  dare  believe 
-*-    Thee  merciful  an<l  true  ; 
Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, 

My  fallen  soul  renew. 

Come,  then,  for  Jesus*  sake, 
And  bid  my  heart  be  clean  : 
An  end  to  all  my  troubles  make. 
An  end  of  all  my  sin. 

I  cannot  wash  my  heart, 
But  by  believing  thee  : 
And  waiting  for  thy  blood  V  impart 
The  spotless  purity. 

While  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 
Jesus,  thy  grace  bestow  : 
Xow  thy  all-cleansing  blood  apply. 
And  make  me  white  as  snow. 

Self-dedication  to  ths  Lord.  C.  M. 

"Detubn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
-"'  From  God  no  longer  roam  ; 

His  hand  hath  bountifully  blest, 
l\\<  goodness  calls  thee  home. 

2  What  shall  I  render  unto  thee, 

My  Savior  in  distress, 
For  all  thy  benefits  to  me, 
So  great  and  numberless  ? 

3  This  will  I  do,  for  thy  love's  sake, 

And  thus  thy  power  proclaim  ; 
The  Clip  of  thy  salvation  take. 
And  call  upon  thy  name. 


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l'Aii  El   AND   SUBMISSION.  1  %6 

ThoU  (  rod  of  co\  enanted  grace, 

I  Ictr  and  refcord  my  \  ow, 

While  in  thy  courts  I  seek  thy  lac-. 
Ai:<l  at  thy  altar  how  : — 

Henceforth  to  thee  my»  it'  \  gii  e  : 

With  single  heart  and  eye 
To  walk  before  thee  \\  hile  1  In e, 

And  bless  thee  when  I  die. 

Faith  and  Works.  L.  M. 


|\  vain  mea  talk  of  Living  faith, 
-*-  A\' lien  all  their  works  exhibit  death  : 
When  they  indulge  some  sinful  viiew 
In  all  they  say,  and  all  they  do. 

:.;  Tiie  true  belieyer  fears  the  Lor*}, 
Obeys  his  precepts,  keeps  his  word; 
Commits  his  work  to  Grid  alone. 

And  seeks  his  will  before  his  own. 

:;  A  barren  tree  that  bears  no  fruit, 
Brings  no  great  glory  to  its  root; 
When  on  it-  boughs  rich  fruit  we  see, 

*Tis  then  we  cry.  "a  goodly  tree." 

4  Never  did  men.  by  faith  divine, 
To  selfishness  and  sloth  incline; 

The  christian  works  with  all  his  pow'r, 
And  grieves  that  he  can  work  no  more. 


265 


dedication  to  God.  L.  M. 


T  oKD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
*J  Piuvha^o  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine  : 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  I  he. 
Ami  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 


JOG  LAITII    AXD    SUBMISSION. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity  ; 
The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Xow  will  1  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Here  at  that  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee,  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

5  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm, 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

Nature  of  True  Faith.  S.  M. 

TjVviTii — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
■*•   Where'er  it  is  bestowed  ; 
It  boasts  a  high  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 
An  all-atoning  Priest; 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 
When  filled  with  deep  distress  ; 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 


267 


FA  III  I    AM)    SUBMISSION,  191 

I     Since  "t  ts  thy  work  al<>ne. 
And  that  divinely  Free, 

Lord,  send  tlif  Spirit  <>t'  thy  S.»n 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 

Charms  of  th  Savior's  iV  CM. 

T^iik  Savior!   0  what  endless  charms 
-*-  Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound  ! 
Its  in  tine  nee  every  fear  disarms. 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around . 

Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine. 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilt v  rebels,  lost  in  sin. 

And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

Oh  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine. 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store  : 
Dear  Savior,  let  me  call  the  mine, 

I  can  not  wish  for  more. 

On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies. 

Beneath  the  cross  I  fall  : 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice 

My  Savior  and  my  all. 

Q         By  the  Law  is  no  Man  Justifi  L.  M. 

~\Tot  by  the  law  of  innocence 
-^  Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven  : 
Xew  works  can  give  us  no  pretense 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

Xot  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done. 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole  ! 
Faith  is  the  grace. — and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 


192  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word  ! 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renewed  : 
I  mourn  for  siu,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardoned  and  subdued. 

4  Oh  may  thy  grace  its  power  display  ! 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign  ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Xor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain! 

/j\jo  Faith  a  Substitute  for  Virion.  L.  M. 

?rP  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

-*-  We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  C4od ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 

And  cheered  him  on  his  toilsome  road. 

Ci  l\j  Waiting  upon  God.  CM. 

T  w^aitet)  for  the  Lord,  my  God, 
-*-  And  patiently  did  bear; 
At  length  to  me  he  did  incline 
My  voice  and  cry  to  hear. 


faith    AM)    SUBMISSION.  193 

2  He  took  mo  i'rom  a  fearful  pit, 

AnJ  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  he  set  my  feet. 
Establishing  my  way. 

3  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth. 

Our  God  to  magnify; 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear. 
And  on  the  Lord  rely. 

4  0  blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust 

Upon  the  Lord  relies : 
Respecting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
As  turn  aside  to  lies. 

271  Lord,  as  Thou  Wilt,  P.  M. 

Ah,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 
U   Only  to  lie  at  his  Feet, 

A  broken  and  emptied,  vessel^ 
For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 

Emptied,  that  he  might  till  me 
As  forth  to  his  service  I  go : 

Broketi,  that  so  unhindered. 

His  life  through  me  might  riow. 

Cho. — Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 

Only  to  lie  at  his  feet, 
A  broken  and  emptied  vessel, 

For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 

2   Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing. 
Only  as  led  by  his  hand: 
A  messenger  at  his  gateway, 
Only  waiting  for  his  command: 


104  FAITH    AND    SUBMISSION. 

Only  an  instrument  ready 

His  praises  to  sound  at  his  will, 
Willing,  should  he  not  require  me, 

In  silence  to  wait  on  him  still. 
3   Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 

Painful  the  humbling  may  be ; 
Yet  low  in  the  dust  I'd  lay  me, 

That  the  world  might  my  Savior  see. 
Rather  be  nothing,  nothing, — 

To  him  let  their  voices  be  raised ; 
He  is  the  fountain  of  blessing, 

He  only,  is  most  to  be  praised. 


272 


Jestts  Leads  Me.  M.  8s.  &  7s. 


A  ll  the  way  my  Savior  leads  me  : 
-"■  What  have  I  to  ask  beside  ? 
Can  I  doubt  his  tender  mercy, 

Who  thro'  life  has  been  my  guide  ' 
Heavenly  peace,  divinest  comfort, 

Here  by  faith  in  him  to  dwell ! 
For  I  know  whatever  befall  me, 

Jesus  doeth  all  things  well. 
*2  All  the  way  my  Savior  leads  me  ; 

Cheers  each  winding  path  I  tread, 
Gives  me  grace  for  every  trial, 

Feeds  me  with  the  living  bread  ; 
Tho'  my  weary  steps  may  falter. 

And  my  soul  athirst  may  be, 
Gushing  from  the  Rock  before  me, 

Lo!   a  spring  of  joy  I  see. 
3  All  the  way  my  Savior  leads  me: 

Oh,  the  fullness  of  his  love  ! 
Perfect  rest  to  me  is  promised 

In  my  Father's  house  above; 


J 


JUSTIFICATION,  19,5 

Whew  my  spirit  uloth'd  immortal. 
Wings  its  flight  to  realms  of  day. 

This  my  song  through  endless  ages — 
Jesus  led  me  all  the  way. 


J  I'  S  T  I  F I  C  A  T  I  0  N  . 


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►J  Forgiveness  of  Sins,  S.  M. 

^jubsskd  >oiils  are  they, 
Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er; — 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care  ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 

Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound  ; 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee. 

And  ready  pardon  found. 

Let  sinners  learn  to  pray. 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

Is  found  in  S6d  alone. 

Justification  Through  Faith.  C.  M. 

ITain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  have  built; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 


196  .T(/>TIFI<'ATI<>X. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  atop  their  mouths. 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 

And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now ; 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace  ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


275 


Victorious  Faith.  M.  8s. 


T^he  moment  a  sinner  believe-. 
-*■    And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives. 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood. 

2  The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  fancy  or  name  : 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is. 

3  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "depart," 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul ; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart. 

The  wounded  in  conscience  makes  whole; 

4  Bids  sins  of  a  erims<;>n-like  dye, 

Be  spotless  a-  >n<:>w.  and  as  white; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  tlie  angels  of  light 


27(1 


JUSTIFICATION.  107 

Knowl&lge  of  Forgiveness.  S.  H. 

TTow  can  a  sinner  know 
-*"*•  His  sins  on  earth  forgiv'n  ? 
How  can  my  gracious  Savior  show 
My  name  inscribed  in  heaven  ? 

2       What  we  have  felt  and  seen, 
With  confidence  we  tell ; 
And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men, 
The  signs  infallible. 

:}       We  who  in  Christ  believe, 
That  he  for  us  hath  died, 
We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

4  Exults  our  rising  soul, 
Disburdened  of  her  load, 

And  swells,  unutterably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

5  His  love  surpassing  far 
The  love  of  all  beneath, 

We  find  within  our  hearts  to  dare 
The  pointed  darts  of  death. 

G       Stronger  than  death  or  hell, 
The  sacred  pow'r  we  prove  : 
And,  conqivrors  of  the  world,  we  dwell 
In  heav'n,  who  dwell  in  love. 

/  The  Sinner  Justified.  L.  11 

"Dlest  is  the  man  for  ever  bless'd, 

■*^  Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 

Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  Qonfess'ij 

And  cover'd  with  his  Savior's  Mood. 


J(JS  JUSTIPICATIOifc 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free  ; 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sineere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Thro'  his  whole  life  appears  apd^shines. 


■m 


Imputed  Righteousness.  L.  M. 

1  esus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
1      My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayM, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  rip  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  livM  and'Vlied  for  me." 

3  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  witlrblood, 
Savior  of  sinners,  thee  proclaim! 
Sinners — of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

4  This  spotless  robe  thejsame  appears 

When  rnin'd  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  line  : 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 


.ii  snni  \  i  i<»\.  199 

()  Let  the  dead  now  bear  thy  voice! 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banisb'd  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  gloriotis  dress, 
Jesus,  the  L<>r<l,  our  righteousness, 

Self- righteousness  Abandoned.  L.  M. 

"YTo  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more, 
-^    Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss  : 
My  forme]1  pride,  I  call  my  shame. 
And  nail  my  glory  to  Ins  cross. 

■  \   Ye<,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus3  sake: 
O!  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him. 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4   The  best  obedience  of  my  hands, 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  : 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


200  CONVERSION. 


CONVERSION 


Conversion.  C.  M. 

Phrist's  faithful  word,  his  solemn  pledge, 
^  Forever  shall  endure  ; 
He  both  the  Savior  and  the  Judge, 
Hath  sealed  the  sentence  sure  : 

2  "Except  converted,  born  anew, 

Like  children  you  become, 
My  kingdom  hath  no  place  for  you, 
Xor  heaven  a  final  home." 

3  In  vain  for  outward  sins  you  mourn, 

Or  change  from  sect  to  sect, 
Unless  from  love  of  sin  you  turn, 
You  cannot  heaven  expect. 


281 


The  Converted  Thief.  C.  M. 


A  s  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung 
-^  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  poured  salvation  on  a  wretch 
That  languished  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess VI, 
Then  turned  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd: — 

3  "Jesus,  thou  Son  and  Heir  of  heav'n, 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God! 
I  see  thee  bathed  in  sweat  and  tears, 
And  writhing  in  thy  blood. 


I  OXVBBSIOX.  801 

4  Yet  quickly,  bom  these  scenes  of  woe. 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise. 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death. 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  Amid  the  glories  oi  that  world. 

Dear  Savior,  think  on  me. 
And  in  the  victories  of  thy  death. 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears. 

And  instantly  replies  : 
*•  To-day  thy  'parting  soul  shall  be 
With  me  in  Paradise." 


•28-2 


Old  Thing*  are  Parsed  Aicay.  C.  M. 

T  et  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue. 
■"  It  has  no  charms  for  me  : 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too. 
But  grace  hath  set  me  free. 

2  Its  joys  can  now  no  longer  please. 

Nor  e'en  content  afford ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
For  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As,  by  the  light  of  opening  day. 

The  stars  are  all  concealed. 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away. 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart : 
His  name,  his  love,  his  gracious  voice. 
Have  fixed  mv  roi  ing  heart. 


202  CONVERSION. 

5  But  may  I  hope,  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 
Dear  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  thee. 


Tlt<>  ProdiyaVs  Conversion.  C.  M. 

A  fflktions,  though  they  seem  severe, 
•^  In  mercy  oft  are  sent ; 
They  stopt  the  prodigal's  career, 
And  eaus'd  him  to  repent. 

2  Although  he  no  relentings  felt 

'Till  he  had  spent  his  store ; 
His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  famine  pinch'd  him  sore. 

3  "What  have  I  gained  by  sin,"  he  said, 

"  But  hunger,  shame  and  fear  ? 
My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread 
While  I  am  starving  here. 

4  I'll  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

Fall  down  before  his  face : 

Unworthy  to  be  called  his  son, 

I'll  seek  a  servant's  place." 

5  His  father  saw  him  coming  back, 

He  saw  and  ran  and  smil'd ; 
Then  threw  his  arms  around  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child. 

0  "Father,  I've  sinn'd,  but,  0  forgive  !"— 
"  Enough,"  the  father  said, 
"Rejoice,  my  house,  my  son's  alive. 
For  whom  I  mournVl  as  dead. 


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Xow  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

Go  spread  the  news  around. 
My  sod  was  dead,  but  lives  again, 

Was  lost,  but  now  is  found. " 
Tis  tfafus  the  L<»r<l  bis  love  reveals, 

T<>  call  poor  sinners  home  : 
More  than  a  father's  ldvfe  he  fcU. 

Ami  welcomes  all  that  come. 

Praue  far  Conversion.         M.  8s.  cv:  7s. 


TTah  ,  my  ever-hlc^ed  Je-us  ! 

-■*  Only  thee  T  wish  to  sing-; 

To  my  soul  thy  name  is  prticiotig, 

Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 
| ).  what  mercy  (lows  from  heaven! 

( ),  what  joy  and  happiness^ 
Love  I  much  ? — I'm  much  forgiven, 

rm  a  miracle  pf  irrace. 
-2   Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay  ; 
Swift  destruction  >till  pursuing, 

TiH  my  Savior  passed  that  way- 
Witney,  :lji  ye  host-  of  heaven. 

My  Redeemer*-  tenderness  ; 
Love  I  much  ?— I'm  mudi  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 
3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Land)  enthroned  above;; 
Whilst  astonished  I  admire 

God'q  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him. 

FilPd  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace; 
Love  I  much? — I'm  much  forgiven, 

Lin  a  miracle  of  nrrac* 


204  CONVERSION. 


A  Song  of  Praise  for  Conversio?i.         C.  M. 

waited  patient  for  the  Lord ; 
He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay ; 

And  from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 

To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  a  new,  thankful  song. 

I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 

Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

Joy  of  a  Remarkable  Conversion.         C.  M. 


286 


TIThbn  God  reveaFd  his  gracious  name, 
"     And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  owinl  thy  power  divine; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  riory  thine.*' 


i;k<. i:\Kir\i  ion.  205 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night; 

Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 


REGENERATION. 


287 


The  New  Birth.  C.  If. 

TJThile  Jesus  dwelt  on  earth  below, 
"     Among  the  sons  of  men, 
lie  spard  no  pains  to  let  them  know, 
They  must  be  born  again. 

2  We  all  have  broke  Jehovah's  laws, 

And  guilty  must  remain  : 
Condemn'd  to  all  the  pains  of  hell, 
Till  we  are  born  again. 

3  Alas !  whate'er  good  works  we  do, 

His  favor  to  obtain, 
They  can't  our  sinful  hearts  renew; 
We  must  be  born  again. 

4  Were  we  baptized  a  thousand  times, 

It  would  be  all  in  vain  ; 
This  cannot  wash  away  our  crimes; 
We  must  be  born  again. 


200  KKoENEKA'l  ION. 

o  The  word  of  God  is  iinn  and  sure, 
And  always  will  remain  ; 
Eternal  wrath  we  must  endure, 
Unless  we're  born  again. 

0  There's  but  one  way  for  our  escape 
From  everlasting  pain  ; 
And  that  is  through  the  narrow  gate 
Of  being  born  again. 

Regeneration  by  the  Spirit,  C.  M. 

lyTuT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
-^    Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 
Creates  us  heirs  of  grace, 

Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
.V  new,  peculiar  race, 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 
Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 

Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 
From  their  long  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

Meed  of  JRegenen&tiotl*  C.  P.  M. 

A  waked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
^  My  soul  in  guilt  and  thrall  I  found, 

Exposed  to  endless  woe; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  else  1o  ruin  go. 


•200 


BEGE3  K  ration.  207 

Amazed  1  stood,  but  could  not  tell 

Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell ; 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near. 
I  strove,  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain — 
The  sinner  must  be  horn  again, 

Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 

The  saints  I  heard,  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquerVl  death  and  hell. 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare ; 
Yet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, — 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, — 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay. 
Jesus  of  Naz'reth  passM  that  way, — 

I  felt  his  pity  move  : 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now,  by  his  grace,  is  born  again. 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

Necessity  of  Renewing  Grace.  C.  Id. 

TTow  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
-*-*-  Unconscious  of  its  load; 
The  heart  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God' 

'1   Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine. 
The  stubborn  will  subdue  V 
'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine,  the  passions  to  recall. 
And  upward  bid  them  rise  ; 
To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkefi'd  eyes; — 


206  REGENERATION. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  heaven — a  vital  ray, 

'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  pow'rs, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine ! 


291 


Born  not  of  Blood,  hut  of  God.  L.  M. 

A  SSIST  my  soul,  my  heavenly  King, 
-*-*-  Thine  everlasting  love  to  sing : 
And  joyful  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
As  one,  through  grace,  that's  born  of  God. 

2  Xo,  it  was  not  the  will  of  man, 

My  soul's  new  heav  nly  birth  began; 
Xor  will,  nor  pow'r,  of  flesh  and  blood, 
That  turn'd  my  heart  from  sin  to  God. 

3  Herein  let  self  be  all  abas'd, 

And  heavenly  love  alone  confess'd ; 
This  be  my  song  through  all  the  road, 
That  born  I  am,  and  born  of  God. 

4  O  may  this  love  my  soul  constrain, 
To  make  returns  of  love  again, 
That  I,  while  earth  is  my  abode, 
May  live  like  one  that's  born  of  God. 

5  And  when  th'  appointed  hour  shall  come, 
And  thou  wilt  call  me  to  my  home  ; 
Joyful  I'll  pass  the  chilling  flood, 

And  sing  and  say,  I'm  born  of  God. 


ADOPTION.  209 


292 


Behold,  1L  Prayetk.  L.M. 

Oince,  Lord,  thy  mighty  grace  did  call 
v     A  bloody,  persecuting  Saul. 
Let  none  despair — here  God  displays 
His  sov'reign  pow'r — "Behold^  he  prays." 

2  The  soul  that's  truly  born  of  God, 
Delights  to  run  the  heav'nly  road; 

lit-  mourns  for  sin,  and  hates  the  ways 
Which  lead  bo  death — "Behold,  he  prays." 

3  He  flies  from  works  to  Jesus'  blood, 
Yet  proves  by  works  he's  horn  of  God; 
He  runs  with  joy  in  Zion's  ways, 

And  to  his  God — "Behold,  he  prays." 

4  In  heav'n  each  praying  soul  shall  see 

Salvation  was  both  rich  and  free  ; 
And  through  eternal  ages  raise 
Their  song  to  invat  Jehovah's  praise. 


ADOPTION 


293 


CVd  Th  (ri/t  of  I  C.  M. 

Behold  th'  amazing  gift  of  love 
The  Father  hath  bestow'd 
On  us,  the  sons  of  sinful  men, 
To  call  us  son--  of  God ! 

Conceal'd  as  yet  his  honor  lies. 

By  this  dark  world  unknown — 
A  world  that  knew  not  when  he  came, 
E'en  God's  beloved  Son. 

14 


210  ADOPTION. 

3  Higli  is  the  rank  we  now  possess, 

But  higher  we  shall  rise ; 
Though  what  we  shall  hereafter  be 
Is  hid  from  mortal  eyes. 

4  We  know,  we  all,  when  he  appears, 

Shall  bear  his  image  bright ; 
And  all  his  glory  full  disclos'd 
Shall  open  to  our  sight. 


294 


The  Heirs  of  the  Kingdom.  L.  M. 

TVTot  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 

-*-*    Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth, 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim, 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n ; 
The  sons  of  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
The  heirs  of  God  beyond  the  sky. 

3  If  I've  the  honor,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  num'rous  family, 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow 
To  call  thee  Abba — Father — too. 

4  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love ; 
Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

295  Filial  Obedience.  S.  M. 

X)  eh  old,  what  wondrous  grace 
■V  The  Father  has  bestow'd, 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 


,! 


ADOPTION.  al  J 

'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 
That  we  should  be  unknown; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Savior  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

A  hope,  so  much  divine, 
May  trials  well  endure ; 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  till  and  warm  my  heart. 

Children  no  longer  lie, 
Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 
Their  faith  shall  Abba — Father — cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

B  Jessed  n  ens  q  f  Son  sh  I  p.  P .  M. 

"Dlessed  are  the  sons  of  God; 
**  They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
They  are  ransomed  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have. 

2  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace 
In  the  works  of  righteousness  ! 
Born  of  God,  they  hate  all  sin, 
God's  pure  word  remains  within. 


296 


212  ADOPTION. 

3  They  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Through  the  Mediator's  blood ; 
One  with  God,  through  Jesus  one, 
Glory  is  in  them  begun. 

4  Though  the}'  suffer  much  on  earth, 
Strangers  to  the  worldling's  mirth, 
Yet  they  have  an  inward  joy, 
Pleasures  which  can  never  cloy. 

5  They  alone  are  truly  blest — 

Heirs  of  God,  joint  heirs  with  Christ ; 
They  with  love  and  peace  are  filled, 
They  are  by  his  Spirit  sealed. 

/•//  Blessedness  of  Adoption.  CM. 

A  xi)  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
-ft-  To  say,— My  Father,  God  ? 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  1  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise; 
Let  each  rebellious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darkest  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene, 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
Ami  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  My  Father,  God.  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 


I  .SURAS"  K.  213 


ASSURANCE. 


21)8 


Ke/O        I  Know  that  my  Redeemer  Liveth.        L.  M. 

T  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives! 

-*-  What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  ! 
lie  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead  ; 
lie  lives — my  ever-living  Head. 

2  lie  lives,  to  bless  me  with  his  love  ; 
He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above ; 
He  lives,  my  hungry  soul  to  feed  ; 
He  lives,  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath  ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death  ; 
He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare — 
He  lives,  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

4  He  lives — all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives — my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 
(),  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives!" 

'Full  Assurance.  14.  8s.  &  7s. 

17 now.  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation, 
-**-  Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  ami  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 

Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine: 
Think  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee  : 

Ohijc)  of  heav'n,  canst  thou  repine  ? 


214  ASSUKANCK. 

3  God  will  give  thee  grace  and  glory ; 

Fight  thy  way,  and  get  thy  crown  ; 

Canaan's  land  lies  just  before  thee — 

There  you'll  lay  your  armor  down. 

4  Soon  you'll  close  your  earthly  mission, 

Soon  you'll  pass  your  pilgrim  days ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition — 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

pjUU  Prayer  for  Assurance.  L.  M. 

^hou,  who  for  sinners  once  wast  slain, 
Once  dead,  but  now  alive  again, 
Give  me  to  know,  to  taste  and  prove, 
The  pow'r  and  sweetness  of  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  to  feel  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  know  myself  an  heir  of  heav'n ; 
My  conscience  sprinkle  with  thy  blood, 
And  fill  me  with  the  love  of  God. 

3  Then  will  I  run  the  heav'nly  race, 
And  hope  to  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
There  with  the  ransom'd  I  will  sing, 
And  praise  my  Savior  and  my  King. 


T, 


301 


Witness  of  tlie  Spirit.  C.  M. 


TTThy  should  the  children  of  a  King, 
*'     Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heav'n  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
iVnd  show  my  sins  forgiv'n  ? 


<  l  INVERTS.  -  1  5 

Assure  my  conscience  af  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood, 

And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart. 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Will  safe  convey  me  home. 


CONVERTS. 


J<>y  of  the  Convert.  P.  ML 

C\  how  happy  are  they 

^   Who  their  Savior  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasures  above  ! 

Tongue  can  never  express 

The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 

When  the  favor  divine 
I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 

When  my  heart  it  believ'd, 

What  a  joy  I  received — 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus'  dear  name ! 

'Twas  a  heaven  below, 

My  Redeemer  to  know: 
And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet. 

And  the  story  repeat, 
Aiid  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore, 


216  CONVERTS. 

4  Jesus,  all  the  day  long. 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song — 

0,  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ! 
He  hath  lov'd  me  !  I  cried, 
He  hath  suffer'd  and  died, 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me! 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above 

All  my  sin  and  temptation  and  pain  ; 
And  I  could  not  believe 
That  I  ever  should  grieve. 

That  I  ever  should  suffer  again. 

G        I  then  rode  on  the  sky. 

Freely  justified  I, 
Nor  did  envy  Elijah  his  seat  ; 

My  glad  soul  mounted  high'r. 

In  a  chariot  of  tire, 
And  the  moon  it  was  under  my  feet. 

T       O,  the  rapturous  height 

Of  that  holy  delight. 
Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 

Of  my  Savior  possessM, 

I  was  perfectly  bless'd, 
As  if  fill'd  with  the  fulness  of  God  ! 


Convert'*  Triumph  and  Prospect*        L.  M. 

T*m  glad  that  I  was  born  to  die  ; 
^  From  grief  and  woe  my  soul  shall  fly  : 
Bright  angels  shall  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  New  Jerusalem. 


CONVERTS.  2  J 

2  I  have  sonie  friends  before  me  gone, 
And  I'm  resolved  to  follow  ori  : 
They're  happy 'round  my  Fathers  throne, 
T]  ey're  looking  out  for  me  to  come. 

3  I  hope  to  meet  my  brethren  there, 
Who  used  to  join  with  me  in  pray'r; 

If  you  get  there  before  I  do, 
Look  out  for  me,  I'm  coming  too. 

4  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  : 

I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death  : 
I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die. 

And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly. 

5  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  come, 

And  join  my  everlasting  home. 
My  soul  shall  there  forever  bloom. 
Until  my  body  leaves  the  tomb. 

(5  Then  all  shall  hear  the  solemn  sound  : 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground  ! 
Arise,  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
And  meet  King  Jesus  in  the  cloud- ! 

7  There  shall  I  see  my  glorious  God, 
And  triumph  in  his  blest  abode  : 

My  theme  through  all  eternity. 
Shall  fflory! — priory! — fflory  !  be. 


304 


azing  Q-race.  C.  M. 


A  mazing  grace  ! — how  sweet  the  sound- 
■^  That  saved  a  wretch  like  me! 
I  once  was  I  «t,  bu1  now  am  found  : 
Was  blind,  bu1  now  1 


218  CONVERTS. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  tears  relieved  : — - 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me ; 

His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 


305 


Christ  the  Great  Physician.     P.  M.  7s.  &  6s. 

TTow  lost  was  my  condition, 
-*"*-  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole ! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul. 
The  worst  of  all  diseases, 

Is  light,  compared  with  sin ; 
On  every  part  it  seizes. 

But  rages  most  within. 


2  From  men,  great  skill  professing. 
I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  proved  more  distressing. 
And  added  to  my  pain, 


306 


(  (iNVKKTS.  2  1  9 

Some  said  that  nothing  aiFd  me. 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost ; 
Thus  every  refuge  faiFd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 

i  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace  ! 
Accepted  my  petition. 

And  undertook  my  ease. 
Xext  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wond'rous  powV  to  save. 

[  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith. 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us. 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death. 
Come,  then,  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give ; 
He  makes  no  hard  condition. 

'Tis  only — look — and  live. 

Convert  not  Ashamed  of  the  Gospel.       C.  M. 

T*M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
-1-    Xor  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 


2  Jesus,  my  God  ! — I  know  his  name  ; 
His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Xor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Xor  let  my  hope  he  lost, 


220  <  ONVEBTS. 

•'»    Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands  ; 
And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

I  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name. 

Before  his  Father's  face, 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


307 


8ubdu  i  rross.  C.  M. 


Tx  evil  long  I  took  delight, 

-*-  Una  wed  by  shame  or  fear. 
Till  a  new  object  -truck  my  sight. 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood  : 
lie  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me. 

As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

()  !   never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget* that  look! 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 

Though  not  a  word  tie  spoke. 

My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt. 

It  plunged  me  in  despair; 
I  saw,  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

A  second  h>ok  he  gave,  which  said, 

"I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid  : 

I  die  that  thou  mayst  live," 


6  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy, 
My  spirit  now  is  til  I'd  : 
That  FshouM  such  a  life  desjti 
Yet  live  by  him  1  killM. 

•)0^  >».  C.  M. 

poo,  ray  snpp  >rter  and  my  hope, 
^'    My  help  forever  near. 
Thine  arm  of  mei  I  me  up, 

When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  L  >rd,  shall  guide  my 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  : 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
T(  i  Jdwell  before  thy  fj 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  wore  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint  : 
God  is  my  souPs  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Then  prayer  ami  praise  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  : 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

•)l)il     /'  M  8s.  ,v  7s. 

Tesus,  1  my  cross  have  taken. 
tf   All  to  leave  and  follow  thee: 
Xaked.  poor,  despised,  forsaken,— 
Thou  from  hence  mv  all  shall  be! 


222  CONVERTS. 

Perish  every  fond  ambition — 

All  I've  sought,  or  hop'd,  or  known  ; 

Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition- 
God  and  heav'n  are  all  my  own  ! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Savior  too, 
Human  looks  and  hearts  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not  like  them,  untrue, 
And  while  thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate  and  friends  despise  me, 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  right. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  ; 

Come  disaster,  scorn  and  pain  ; 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  thy  favor,  loss  is  gain ; 
I  have  called  thee,  Abba,  Father ; 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  thee ; 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather; 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me ! 

4  O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
O,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 
Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Arm'd  by  faith  and  wing'd  by  prayer ; 
Heav'n 7s  eternal  day's  before  thee — 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 

0_LU  The  Loving  Kindness  of  God.  L.  M. 

A  wake  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
-"-  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me : — 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  free  ! 


311 


AVERTS.  223 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall. 

Set  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate: — 
His  loving  kindness,  0  hotf  great  ! 

3  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 

He  near  my  soul  lias  always  stood  : — 
His  loving  kindness,  0  how  good! 

4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale: 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail : 

O,  may  my  last,  expiring  breath. 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death  ! 

5  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day. 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise. 
His  loving  kindness,  in  the  skies. 

Confessing  Christ,  CM. 

TVtDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
**  And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  suffer  shame  or  loss; 
O  let  me  in  thy  footsteps  tread. 
And  glory  in  thy  cross  ! 

3  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine 

And  holy  courage  bold ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith  and  meekness  shine, 
Xor  love,  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 


V  CONVERTS. 

4  Say  to  my  sou],  '*Why  dost  thou  fear 

The  face  of  feeble  clay  ? 
Behold  thy  Savior  ever  near, 
Will  guard  thee  in  the  way." 

5  0,  how  my  soul  would  rise  and  run, 

At  this  reviving  word  ! 
Nor  any  painful  sufferings  shun, 
To  follow  thee,  my  Lord. 

6  Let  sinful  men  reproach,  defame, 

And  call  me  what  they  will, 
If  I  may  glorify  thy  name, 
And  be  thv  servant  still. 


312 


The  Happy  Child  of  Grace.  C.  M. 


TTow  happy's  every  child  of  grace 

-"  Who  feels  his  sins  forgiven  ! 
'•This  world,"  he  cries,  *wis  not  my  place  ; 
I  seek  a  place  in  heaven, — 

2  A  country  far  from  mortal  sight ; 

Yet,  O,  by  faith  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight. 
The  heaven  prepared  for  me." 

3  ()  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours, 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay  ! 
We  more  than  taste  the  heavhily  pow'rs, 
And  antedate  that  day  : 

4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  conceal'd, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  tillM. 


i  <'\vkki  &  225 

5  ()  would  lie  more  6t  heaven  bestow, 

And  let  this  vessel  break ! 

And  let  my  ransomed  spirit  go 

To  grasp  the  God  I  seek ! 

6  In  rapturous  awe  on  him  to  gaze, 

Who  bled  and  died  for  n 

And  shont  and  wonder  at  his  grace, 
Through  all  eternity. 

•  )  j  •) 

die)  §  M.  4  lis. 

\  x  alien  from  God,  and  a  stranger  to  js*race, 

-t*-  I  wanderM  through  earth,  its  gay  pleasures 

to    t! 

In  pathways  of  -in  I  continued  to  roam, 
Unmindful,  alas!  that  it  led  me  from  home, 
(no. — Home,  home  sweet,  sweet  home. — 

( )  Savior,  direct  me  to  heaven,  my  home  ! 

2  The  pleasure-  of  earth  I  have  seen  fade  away. 
They  bloom  for  a  season,  hut  soon  they  demy  : 
But  pleasures  more  lasting  in  Jesus  are  given  : 
Salvation  on  earth,  and  a  mansion  in  heaven. 

Home.  home.  &c. 

3  Allure  me  no  longer,  ye  false  glowing  eharms  ; 
The  Savior  invites  me.  Til  go  to  his  arms  ; 
At  the  banquet  of  mercy  I  hear  there  is  room  : 

()  then  may  I  feast  with  his  children  at  home  ! 
Home,  home,  etc. 

\   Farewell,  vain  amusements,  my  follies,  adieu  ; 

While  Jesus,  and  heaven,  and  glory  I  view. 

I  feast   on   the  pleasures  that  flow  from  the 

throne.  [home. 

Tin*   foretaste   of   heaven,  sweet  heaven,  my 

1  [omc,  home,  A--. 


226  <  -(.INVERTS. 

5  The  days  of  my  exile  are  passing  awav ; 
The  time  is  approaching  when  Jesus  will  say, 
"Well  done,  faithful  servant,  sit  down  on  my 

throne, 
And  dwell  in  my  presence,  forever  at  home." 
Home,  home,  etc. 


314 


He  Hit},  Don,  All  Things  Wei!,.         L.  M. 


TV[~0AV  m  a  song  of  grateful  praise, 
■*-*    To  my  dear  Lord  my  voire  I'll  raise; 
With  all  his  saints,  I'll  join  to  tell— 
"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well." 

2  All  worlds  his  glorious  power  confess, 
His  wisdom  all  his  works  express; 

But  O  !  his  love,  what  tongue  can  tell  ? 
"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well!" 

3  How  sovereign,  wonderful  and  free, 
Has  been  his  love  to  sinful  me ! 

He  pluek'd  me  as  a  brand  from  hell — 
"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well." 

4  I  spurn'd  his  grave,  I  broke  his  laws, 
And  yet  he  undertook  my  cause ; 

To  save  me  though  I  dirLrebel : 

"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well." 

5  And  sinee  my  soul  hath  known  his  love, 
What  mercies  has  he  made  me  prove; 
Mercies  which  do  all  praise  excel — 
"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well." 

6  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  rise, 
And  join  the  anthems  in  the  skies: 
Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell, 
"My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well." 


CONVERTS. 


315 


Pilgrim's  Story.  P.  M. 

T  have  sought  round  this  verdant  earth, 
■*-    For  unfading  joy ; 

I  have  tried  every  soun-c  of  mirth. 

But,  all,  all  will  cloy. 
Lord,  Lord,  bestow  on  me 
Grace  to  set  my  spirit  free — 
Thine,  thine  the  praise  shall  be, 

Mine,  mine  the  joy. 

I  have  wandered  through  mazes  dark, 

Of  doubt  and  distress  : 
I  have  not  found  a  kindling  spark, 

My  spirit  to  bless, 
Cold,  cheerless  unbelief 
FillM  my  laboring  soul  with  grief; 
What,  what  can  give  relief? 

What  can  give  peace  ? 

I  then  turned  to  the  gospel,  Lord, 

From  folly  away ; 
And  I  trusted  thy  holy  word, 

That  taught  me  to  pray. 
Here,  here  I  now  find  rest, 
Here  my  weary  soul  is  blest, 
Hope,  hope  of  endless  rest, 

Eternal  day! 

I  will  praise  now  my  heavenly  King, 

111  praise  and  adore  ; 
And  the  heart's  richest  tribute  bring, 

To  thee,  God  of  power ; 
And  then  in  heaven  above, 
Saved  by  thy  redeeming  love, 
Loudly  the  strains  shall  move, 

For  evermore. 


VERTS. 


316 


On  My  Way  to  Heaven.     P.  M.  l(k  lis. 

C\  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  store; 

^  The  time  for  such  trifle-  with  me  now  is  o'er. 

V  country  I've  found,  where  true  joys  abound: 

To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that  happy  ground. 

■i  The  souls  that  believe,  in  paradise  live; 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive. 
My  soul  don't  delay — he  calls  thee  away: 
Rise,  follow  thy  Savior,  and  hless  the  glad  day. 

:)  No  mortal  doth  know  what  he  can  bestow, 
What  light,  aid  and  comfort — go  after  him,  go. 
I     .  onward  I  move  to  a  city  above; 

None  guesses  how  wondrous  my  journey  will 
prove. 

4  Great  spoils  I  shall  win  from  death,  hell  and 

sin  : 
'Midst  outward  afflictions  I  feel  Christ  within  ; 
And  when  I'm  to  die.  receive  me.  1*11  cry : 
For  Jesus  has  loved  me — I  cannot  tell  why. 

5  But  this  I  do  fmd.  we  two  are  so  join'd. 
He'll  not  live  in  glory,  and  leave  me  behind. 
So  this  is  the  race  I'm  running,  through  grace. 
Henceforth,  till  admitted  to  >ce  my  Lord's  face. 


317 


-   I      ?«l  Desired.  P. M.  lis.  &  8s. 


Othou,  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes  de- 
light. 
On  whom  in  affliction  T  call; 

My  comfort  by  'lay.  and  my  song  in  the  night. 
My  hop...  my  salvation,  my  all! 


<<>N  YKi;  l  - .  229 

2  Where  dosl  thou, at  noon-tide, nesort  with  thy 

sheep, 
To  feed  «>n  the  pastures  of  love^ 
Say.  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  ty'fcep, 

Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove*.-' 

3  0,  why  should  I  wander,  an  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ?  [see. 

Thy  foes  will  rejoice,  when  my  sorrows  they 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Ye  daughters  of  /ion,  declare,  have  you  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone? 
Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  Beloved  has  been, 

And  where  with  his  flock  he  is  gone  ? 

")  This  is  my  Beloved,  his  form  i>  divine. 

His  vestments  shed  odors  around:        [vine. 
The  loeks  on   his   head  are  as  grapes  on  the 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crowu'd. 

0  His  lips  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow, 

That  waters  the  garden  of  grace  :       [know. 
From  whieh.  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

7  Such  is  my  Beloved,  in  excellence  bright, 

When  pleas'd  lie  looks  down  from  above — 
Like   th*   morn,   when   he   breathes   from   the 
chambers  of  light — 
And  comforts  his  people  with  love. 

£  Lo*>e*i  the     \r-  .  M.  7s. 

TTark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord; 
J-L  Tis  thy  Savior,  hear  his  word  : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee ; 
"Saw  vounsj  convert,  lov'st  thou  me? 


230  (  oxYKins. 

2  I  delivered  thee,  when  bound. 

And,  when  wounded,  heal'd  thy  wound  : 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Tunrd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be. 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath. 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  graee  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be, 

Say,  young  eon  vert,  lov'st  thou  me  ?  n 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 

That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 
O,  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 


310 


Vows  Bt  merribered  and  Renewed.  L.  M. 


Ah  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 

^   On  thee,  my  Savior  and  my  God  ! 

Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

C'no. — Happy  day,  happy  day. 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away. 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray. 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day. 
Happy  day,  happy  day. 
When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away. 


COXVEKT>.  331 

2  Oh  happy  bond  that  Beak  my  voWs 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  : 
Let  cheerful  anthems  till  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

8  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done; 
I  am  my  Lord's,  and  lie  is  mine; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart: 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  center,  rest ; 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart : 
With  him  of  every  good  possessed. 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear. 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  how/ 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

•320  Blessed  Souh.  R.  M. 

rjH!  blessed  sonls  are  they, 

^  Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er; 
Divinely  blessed,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  fest'ring  wound; 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 


232  CONVERTS. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray ; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne : 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 


The  Dearest  Spot.  P.  M. 

T^iere  is  a  spot  to  me  more  dear 
-*-  Than  native  vale  or  mountain  ; 
A  spot  for  which  affection's  tear 

Springs  grateful  from  its  fountain  : 
'T  is  not  where  kindred  souls  abound, 

Though  that  is  almost  heaven  ; 
But  where  I  first  my  Savior  found, 

And  felt  my  sins  forgiven. 

2  Hard  was  my  toil  to  reach  the  shore, 

Long  tossed  upon  the  ocean ; 
Above  me  was  the  thunder's  roar, 

Beneath  the  wave's  commotion  : 
Darkly  the  pall  of  night  was  thrown 

Around  me,  faint  with  terror  : 
In  that  dark  hour  how  did  my  groan 

Ascend  for  years  of  error ! 

3  Sinking  and  panting  as  for  breath, 

I  knew  not  help  was  near  me ; 
And  cried,  "  Oh  !  save  me,  Lord,  from  death, 

Immortal  Jesus,  hear  me." 
Then  quick  as  thought  I  felt  him  mine, 

My  Savior  stood  before  me ; 
I  saw  his  brightness  round  me  shine, 

And  shouted,  "Glory!    Glory!" 

4  O  sacred  hour!  O  hallowed  spot! 

Where  love  divine  lirst  found  me; 
Wherever  falls  my  distant  lot, 
My  heart  shall  linger  round  thee ; 


com  kb  r&  283 

And  when  from  earth  I  rise  to  boat 

Op  to  my  home  in  heaven, 
lKovu  will  I  cast  my  eyes  once  eaorfe, 

Where  I  was  first  forgiven. 

Zj/QA  *     Sfewa  -//  tht  C  S.  M. 

sJhai.i.  we  go  on  to  sin, 
^    Because  that  grace  abounds  ? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds'.' 

•2   Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we.  whose  sins  are  crucified, 

Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

a   We  will  he  slaves  no  more. 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  the  cross. 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

^23  Grace.  S.M. 

Prace!  *!  is  a  charming  sound, 

^  Harmonious  to  the  ear; 
Heav  n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Graee  first  contrived  a  way. 

To  save  rebellious  man: 
And  all  the  steps  that  graee  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 


134  CONVERTS. 


-1-   Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  our  praise. 

f)/04  By  Grace  are  ye  Saved.  S.  M. 

T'm  glad  salvation's  free, 
-*-  And  without  price  or  cost ; 
For  had  it  been  for  me  to  buy, 
My  soul  must  have  been  lost. 
Cno. — I/m  glad  salvation's  free  ! 

I'm  glad  salvation's  free! 
Salvation's  free  for  you  and  me, 
I'm  glad  salvation's  free. 

2  Once  I  was  blind  and  lost. 

Of  sin  and  sorrow  full ; 
But  now  I'm  saved  thro'  Jesus'  blood : 
I  feel  it  in  my  soul. 

3  And  now  I'm  on  the  way 

To  brighter  worlds  above; 
I  hope  to  triumph  evermore 

Through  the  Redeemer's  blood. 

4  0  brethren,  help  me  sing- 

On  e  song  of  victory  ; 
For  without  money,  without  price, 
V\3  found  salvation  free. 

•ViO  The  Lord  Ilatlt  Helped  TJ*.     M.  Ss.  &  7s. 

Pome,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
^  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  : 
Streams  of  mere}',  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songg  of  loudest  praise. 


«  ON  VKKT-.  265 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet. 

Sang  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  iix'd  upon  it, — 
Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love. 

3  Here  I'll  raise  my  Ebenezer: 

Hither  by  thy  help  Pye  come; 

And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure. 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home; 

4  Jesus  sought  me,  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
lie,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

5  O,  to  graee  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  Pm  constrained  to  be! 

Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wand  "ring  heart  to  tlu-e  : — 

6  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it. 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
Here's  my  heart.  0  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  thv  courts  above  ! 


230  RELIGION. 


RELIGION. 


Supreme  Importance  of  Religion.         C.  M. 

"Deligiox  is  the  chief  concern 
-^  Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovreign  virtue  know! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glittering  wealth. 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows; 
Not  reputation,  food  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

i(  Religion's  ftitlm  are  Peace.  CM. 

C\  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
^  Instruction's  warning  voice  ! 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 


kiii<.i<>n.  •_';;, 

2  For  she  has  treasure  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold, 

And  her  reward  is  more  secure 
Than  all  the  gain  of  gold. 

3  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view 

A  length  of  happy  years; 
And  in  her  left  the  prize  el*  fame 
And  lienor  bright  appears, 

4  She  guides  our  youth  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 

Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labors  rise. 

So  her  rewards  inerease  : 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

•MO 

0£O  Tte  Bsaarl  of  Great,  7V/V.  C.  M. 

Ve  giittring  toys  of  earth,  adieu  ; 
-^   A  nobler  choice  be  mine  : 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view — 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  flattering  baits  of  sense: 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense. 

3  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart. 

Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd, 
I'd  elasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  blest. 


238  REIJoIoX. 

4  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desire*, 
Thy  love  is  bliss  divine; 
Accept  the  praise  thy  grace  inspires, 
Since  I  can  call  thee  mine. 


Precioumesa  of  Religion.  C.  M. 

'Thee  will  we  praise,  eternal  King, 
-*-    Thou  God  of  gods  supreme; 
And  while  with  holy  awe  we  sing, 
Religion  be  our  theme. 

2  Religion,  soul  reviving  sound.  | 

It  makes  the  heart  rejoice; 
Where  shall  the  happy  man  be  found, 
Who  makes  it  all  his  choice? 

3  Religion  is  the  greatest  good, 

When  pure  and  undenTd ; 
T>y  it  poor  sinners  are  to  God 
Subdued  and  reconcil'd. 

4  Religion  !  O,  the  heav'nly  pow'r, 

When  in  the  heart  it  reigns  ! 
The  living  and  the  dying  hour 
It  comforts  and  sustains. 

5  Religion  smoothes  life's  rugged  way, 

And  makes  the  bitter  sweet ; 
And  will  in  heavVs  eternal  day 
Be  glorious  and  complete. 

•JOU  Bower  and  Benefits  ofJRdigiam.  C.  M. 

"DelKtIox  is  the  balm  of  life, — 
■*-*'  Its  healing  virtues  feel: 
It  calms  the  sou],  and  quells  all  strife; 
It  melts  the  heart  of  steel. 


EUEU610X. 

2  Religion  caij  the  leper  cure, 
li  gives  the  blind  his  sight ; 
The  lame  it  makes  to  walk  secure, 
Arid  darkness  turns  to  light. 

'.\  Religion  makes  the  dumb  to  speak, 
The  deaf  may  hear  its  voice; 
The  man  his  withered  hand  may  reach, 
The  broken  heart  rejoice. 

\  Religion  breaks  the  bondfl  of  death, 
It  bids  the  sleeper  rise ; 
It  gives  the  palsied  sinner  health, 

And  all  his  wauls  supplies. 

5  Religion  will  the  passion  chide, 

The  stubborn  will  control  : 
It  calms  our  fears,  expels  our  pride, 
And  sanctifies  the  soul. 

6  Religion  will  through  life  sustain  : 

And  after  death  has  given 
Its  lingering  gasp  and  latest  pamr. 

Will  take  us  home  to  heaven. 


331 


Vh  ku  "7'  Religion.  L.  M. 


TTappy  the  man  that  finds  the  gr&g^ 
■fr*  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  n 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  low. 

Happy  beyond  description  he. 
Who  knows  the  Savior  died  for  me; 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 
And  heavenly  understanding  sains. 


240  RELIGION. 

3  Wisdom  divine!  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandize  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  Compared  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  fill'd  with  length  of  Hays, 
True  riches  and  immortal  praises 

Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestowed, 
And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites. 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  flow'ry  pat  lis  are  peace. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains; 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains  : 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own. 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  for  they  are  one. 

TU  One  Thing  Ntedful.  L.M. 

Axe  thing  is  needful,  one  alone  ; 
^  If  this  be  our's,  all  is  our  own  : 
'Tis  needful  now,  'twill  needful  be 
In  death  and  through  eternity. 

2  Without  it  we  are  all  undone, 
Though  we  may  call  the  world  our  own  ; 
Not  all  the  joys  of  time  and  sense 

Can  countervail  the  loss  immense. 

3  Great  God  !  that  pow'rful  grace  of  thine, 
Which  roused  a  soul  so  dead  as  mine, 
Can  rouse  these  thoughtless  sinners  too, 
The  one  thing  needful  to  pursue. 


Ki.i.i  blow.  24i 

•  )•)•)  Buy  the  Truth  and  Sell  it  Not.  L.  M. 

T'hi-:  worth  of  truth  no  tongue  can  t&Il, 

-*-    "Twill  do  to  buy,  but  not  te  m-11  ; 
A  large  estate  that  soul  has  got. 
Who  buys  the  truth  and  sells  it  not 

2  Truth.  like  a  diamond,  shines  most  fair, 
More  rich  than  pearls  and  rubies  are, 
.More  worth  than  gold  and  silver  coin: 

( )  may  it  ever  in  us  shine. 

3  Tis  truth  that  binds,  and  truth  makes  tree. 
And  sets  the  sonl  at  liberty 

From  sin  and  Satan*-  heavy  chain, 
And  then  within  the  heart  doth  reign. 

4  They  have  a  freedom  then  indeed. 
That  doth  all  freedom  else  exceed; 
Freedom  from  guilt,  freedom  from  woe. 
And  never  more  shall  bondage  know. 

5  O  happy  the}",  whp  in  their  youth 

Are  brought  to  know  and  love  the  truth  I 
For  none  but  those  whom  truth  makes  free. 
Can  e'er  enjoy  their  liberty. 

6  Truth,  like  a  girdle  let  us  wear, 

And  always  keep  it  elean  and  fair: 
And  never  let  it  once  be  told. 
That  truth  bv  us  was  eve*  sold. 


0  0  j 


■ly  Treat  P.  M. 


T)Kiaoiox!   'tis  a  glorious  treasure, 
■"  The  purchase  d'  a  Savior's  blood; 
It  fills  the  soul  with  consolation. 
It  lifts  the  thoughts  to  things  above 

if, 


242  RELIOIOX. 

2  It  calms  our  fears,  it  soothes  our  sorrows, 

It  smoothes  our  way  o'er  life's  rough  sea; 
'Tis  mix'd  with  goodness,  meek  'humble  pa- 
tience. 
This  heav'nly  portion  mine  shall  be. 

3  While  journeying  here  through  tribulation, 

In  Christian  love  we'll  march  along; 
And  while  strife  severs  the  ambitious — 
In  Jesus  Christ  we'll  all  be  one. 

4  Religion  pure  unites  together 

In  bonds  of  love,  and  makes  us  free  ; 

While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 

This  heav'nly  portion  mine  shall  be. 

5  How  fleeting — vain — how  transitory. 

This  world,  with  all  its  pomp  and  show ; 
Its  vain  delights,  and  short-lived  pleasures — 
I'll  gladly  leave  them  all  below. 

6  But  love  and  grace  shall  be  my  story, 

While  I  in  Christ  such  beauties  see ; 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling. 
This  heav'nly  portion  mine  shall  be. 

T  This  earthly  house  must  be  dissolved, 
And  mortal  life  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
All  earthly  care  and  earthly  sorrow, 
Shall  pain  my  eyes  and  heart  no  more  : 

8  Religion  pure  Avill  stand  for  ever, 

And  my  glad  heart  shall  strengthened  be ; 
While  endless  ages  are  onward  rolling, 
This  heav'nly  portion  mine  shall  be. 


CHURCH   Ol     •■"!'.  243 


THE  CHURCH  OF  GOD. 


.)  ~ 

•  )•)  Attachment  to  tfu  Church.  S.  If. 

T  love  thy  kin -.Inn  i.  Lord, 
-*-  The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blesl  Redeemer  savdd 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  0  God  ; 
Her  hosts  before  thee  stand 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tear-  shall  fall. 
For  hfer  my  prayers  ascend : 

T<>  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  gived, 
Till  toils  and  c^res  shall  • 

4  Beyond  my  highesl  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
I  let  hymns  of  love  and  praisej 

5  Jesus,  thou  Friend  dii 

( )ur  Savior  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand,  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

G        Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  hi- 

To  Zion  shall  he  given 
The  brigjiesl  glories  earth  ran  yield, 
Ami  brighter  bliss  of  heai  mi. 


:M4  CHUHCH    OF    GODj 

Family  of  Earth  and  Heaven,  C.  M. 

P<>me,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
^  Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  eelestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him; 
One  Church  above,  beneath; 

Though  now  divided  by  the  stream — 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
To  his  command  we  bow; 

Part  of  the  host  have  crossM  the  flood, 
And  part  are  passing  now. 

5  How  many  to  their  endless  home, 
This  solemn  moment  fly; 

And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Savior,  be  our  constant  guide  ; 
Then  when  the  word  is  given. 

Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

Put  on  tlty  Beautiful  Garments.  L.  M. 

A  wake,  Jerusalem,  awake! 
-£*-  Xo  longer  in  thy  sins  lie  down  : 
The  garment  of  salvation  take; 
Thy  beauty  and  thy  strength  put  on. 


CHURCH    <>F    GOD.  --J5 

2  Shake  oft  the  dust  that  blinds  thy  sight, 
And  bides  the  promise  from  thine  eyea  : 
Arise,  and  struggle  into  light ; 
The  great  Deliv'rer  calls — arise! 

8   Shake  <>ti  the  bands  of  sad  despair; 
Zion,  assert  thy  liberty; 
Look  up,  thy  broken  heart  prepare, 
And  God  shall  set  the  captive  free. 

4  Vessels  of  mercy,  sons  of  grace, 

Be  purged  from  every  sinful  stain; 
Be  like  your  Lord,  hi>  word  embrace, 
Nor  hear  his  hallow'd  name  in  vain. 

•)r)0  Safety  of  the  Church.  S.  Bi. 

TTow  honored  is  the  place 

J-L  Where  we  adoring  stand  ! 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth. 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 
The  city  where  we  dwell. 

While  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made. 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates; 
The  doors  Avide  open  fling: 

Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  unmiugled  joys, 
And  live  in  perfect  peace. 

You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name. 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 


240  CHURCH    OV    GOD. 

5        Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 
And  banish  all  your  fears: 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 


66\) 


Church  Founded  on  the  Bock.  C.  M. 


"\Vitii  stately  tow'rs  and  bulwarks  strong, 

Unrivalhd  and  alone, — 
Loved  theme  oft  for  the  sacred  song, — 
God?s  holy  city  shone. 

2  Thus  was  fair  /'ion's  chosen  seat, 

The  glory  of  all  land-: 
Yet  fairer,  and  in  strength  complete. 
The  Christian  temple  stands. 

3  The  faithful  of  each  clime  and  age 

This  glorious  Church  compose  ; 

Built  on  the  Rock — with  idle  rage 

The  threatening  tempest  blows: 

4  Fear  not:  though  hostile  hands  alarm, 

Thy  God  is  thy  defence; 
And  weak  and  pow'rless  every  arm 
Against  Omnipotence. 


310 


Sinai  and  Zion.  C.  M. 


"Vol"  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
-^    The  tempest,  fire,  arid  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

But  we  are  come  to  Z ion's  hill, 

The  city  of  Our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will. 

And  spfleacj  his  Joye  abroad. 


CHURCH    OF    GOD.  24i 

3  Behold  tlf  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light  ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight! 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  : 
And  God.  the  Judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  : 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  i^. 
Must  be  forever  blest. 


341 


Future  Glory  of  the  Church,    M.  6  lines  7s. 

CXs  thy  Church,  O  Power  divine. 
"   Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine ; 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 
Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star  : 
Till  her  sons,  from  zone  to  zone, 
Make  thv  great  salvation  known. 


2  Then  shall  God.  with  lavish  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land  : 
Earth  shall  yield  her  rich  increase. 
Every  breeze  shall  whisper  peace. 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 


248  pHURCH    QJF    GQD. 


m 


34 


The  Arl  a  Tijv<-  offke  Church.  S.  M. 

T  ike  Noah's  weary  dove, 
^J  That  soar'd  the  earth  around. 
But  not  a  resting-place  above 
The  pheerless  waters  found, — 

-2     O  eease,  my  wamTring  soul. 
On  restless  wing  to  roam; 
All  the  wide  world  to  either  pole 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

3  Behold  the  Ark  of  God, 
I>ehold  the  open  door; 

Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode. 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 
There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest. 

Thy  soul  shall  there  be  satisfied 
With  full  salvation  blest 

5  And  when  the  waves  of  ire. 
Again  the  earth  shall  rill. 

The  ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire. 

Then  rest  on  /ion's  hill. 

0 

»)  Z'um's  Strength  and  Security.     M.  8s.  ^  <  s. 

PlORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken. 

^     Zion,  city  of  our  God! 

He  whose  word  eannot  be  broken. 

Fornfd  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 

Who  can  shake  thy  sure  reppse  $ 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 

Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thv  foe-. 


(  in  Km   o\-    uoD.  249 

2  See — the  streamy  of  living  waters. 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  spns  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  tiows  their  thirst  t'  assu^i .. 
Grace  which, like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fail-  froth  age  to  age. 

3  Hound  each  habitation  hpy'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear. 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov-ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

Thus  deriving  from  their  "banner. 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day  ; 
Sat'e  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  he  gives  them  when  thev  pray. 


314 


CkwcA  of  Oar  G  L.  M. 


yiox,  awake!   thy  strength  renew. 
'^  Put  on  tli}-  robes  of  beaufous  hue; 
Church  of  our  God,  arise  and  shine. 
Bright  with  the  beams  of  truth  divine  ! 

•J  Soon  shall  thy  radiance  stream  afar, 
Wide  as  the  heathen  nations  are  : 

Gentiles  and  king>  thy  light  shall  view  ; 
All  shall  admire,  and  love  thee.  bcfo. 

3  Then  -hall  thy  name  Ilepzibah  be — 
Jehovah  shall  delight  in  thee: 
Beulah  thy  land  we  then  shall  eall. 
Ami  Ahrah'in's  QoH  be  ait  in  all. 


250  CHURCH    OF    GOD. 

ZiorCs  Refuge.  S.  M. 

n  reat  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
^  And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion,  God  is  known, 
A  refuge  in  distress ; 

How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone, 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

3  When  kings  against  her  join'd, 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 

In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 

How  wrell  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress, 
We'll  to  his  house  repair; 

We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliv'rance  there. 

The  Latter  Bay  Glory.  C.  M. 

"Dehold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
-*-*  In  latter  days,  shall  rise 
Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 
All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow ; 
"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,"  they  say, 
"And  to  his  courts  we'll  go." 


CHURCH    of    GOD.  251 

The  beams  that  shine  on  Zion'fl  Dill, 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion'g  tow'rs. 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

No  strife  shall  vex  Messiah's  reign. 

Or  mar  the  peaceful  years ; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  heat  their  swords, 

To  pruning  hooks  their  spears. 

Come  then — 0  come  from  every  land, 

To  worship  at  his  shrine  : 
And  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 

With  holv  beauties  shine. 


347 


God  Vie  Defence  of  Zion.     M.  8s.  7s.  &  i. 


^ion  stands  with  hills  surrounded — 
^   Zion,  kept  by  pow'r  divine  : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  ; 
Happy  Zipn, 
What  a  favorYl  lot  is  thine  ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish. 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish, 

Heav  n  and  earth  at  last  remove  : 
But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright. 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 

Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 
God  is  with  thee — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light, 


252  CHL'IUH    OF    (i(>D. 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust  ; 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

'2  Awake — awake  ! — put  on  thy  strength, 
Thy  beautiful  array  ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length. 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls — thy  hounds  en  large, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth; 
Say  to  the  south — "Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  hack,  0  North!" 

4  They  come  !  they  come  ! — thine  exile  bands 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distanl  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

o  Thus,  though  the  World  at  last  shall  burn. 
And  God  his  works  destroy. 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

•)  ]!)  tight  <>rth<  Churcfy  P.  M. 

f\  zion,  afflicted  with  Wave  upon  wave, 

^  Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man 
can  save ; 

With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terror  dis- 
mayed, 

In  toiling  and  roving  thy  strength  is  de- 
caved, 


JOINING    Til!-:    <  HtTKCH.  253 

2  Loud  roaring  the  biHoys,  now    high   over- 

whelm, 

But  skilfuPs  the  Pilot  that  sit-  at  the  heTm, 
His  wisdom  conducts  thfce,  his  pnw'r  tftee  de- 
fend >  : 
In  safety  and  quiet  the  warfare  lie  ends. 

3  "O  fearful!  0  faithless!90  in  mercy  he  6ries, 
"My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eye-  ': 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise   shall 

stand  : 
Through  tempest  and  tossing  I'll  bring  thee 

to  land. 

4  Then  trust  me  and  fear  not :  thy  life  is  >ecure  ; 
My  wisdom  i>  perfect,  supreme  is  my  po^/r; 
In  love  I  correct  thee,  thy  sold  to  refine. 

To   make  thee   at   length   in    my   likeness  to 
shine." 


Joining  the  chubqh. 


It'-,  wing  M>  inforb.  0.  If. 

poME  in,  ye  blessed  o£  the  Lord, 

^  0  come  in  Jesus'  name ; 
We  welcome  you  with  one  accord. 
In  Christ  we're  all  the  same. 

•J  In  weal  or  woe,  in  joy  or  care. 
Thy  portion  shall  he  ours  ; 
Christians  their  mutual  burdens  hear: 
They  lend  their  mutual  pnwYs. 


254  JOINING    THE    CHURCH. 

3  Come  with  us ;  we  will  do  thee  good, 

As  God  to  us  hath  done  : 
Stand  but  in  him,  as  those  have  stood, 
Whose  faith  the  victory  won. 

4  And  when,  by  turns,  we  pass  away. 

As  star  by  star  grows  dim, 

May  each  translated  into  day. 

Be  lost,  and  found  in  him. 

•)*)JL  On  Admitting  Church  Members,  L.  M. 

"Hear  friends  in  Christ,  and  well  belov'd 
^  To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear, 
Enter — and  show  yourselves  approv'd ; 
Enter — and  find  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth  ! — lo,  the  right  hand 

Of  fellowship  to  you  we  give ! 
With  open  arms  and  hearts  we  stand, 
And  you  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  And  now  may  God,  the  Father,  bless 

Your  souls  and  ours  with  christian  love ; 
That  we  his  grace  may  here  possess, 
And  glory's  crown  in  heav'n  above. 

•)5  Z  Church  Fellowship.  C.  M. 

T)lanted  in  Christ}  the  living  Vine, 
-*-    This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  join  thy  Church,  O  Lord. 

2  Join'd  in  one  body  may  we  be ; 
One  inward  life  partake; 
One  be  our  heart ;  one  heav'nly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 


JOINING    THE    I  HUBCH.  zoo 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils, 

( Ine  wisdom  be  our  guide  ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above, 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Around  this  feeble,  trusting  band 

Thy  sheltering  pinions  spread, 
Nor  let  the  storms  of  trial  beat 
Too  fircely  on  our  head. 

5  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  tight 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
Sli all  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
( )  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 

•J*)*J       'The  Brethren  Received  us  Gladly.99      L.  M. 

TXTblcome,  ye  well  belov'd  of  God, 
""    Ye  heirs  of  grace,  redeemed  by  blood; 
Welcome,  with  us  your  hands  to  join, 
As  partners  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace — 
We're  traveling  to  a  blissful  place; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way, 
Conduct  you  on  from  day  to  day. 

3  Take  up  your  cross,  and  bear  it  on, 
It  shall  be  light,  and  soon  be  gone; 
Soon  shall  ye  sit  with  Jesus  down, 
And  wear  an  everlasting  crown. 

•J 0-1        \Velro//if  to  Church-fellowship,     If.  8s.  &  7s. 

Home,  ye  converts,  come  and  welcome; 
J  All  the  saints  are  saying,  come; 
Joyfully  we  now  receive  you 

To  the  Church,  your  future  home  ; 
Come  and  welcome,  come  and  welcome; 

In  our  hearts  there  vet  is  room. 


256  joi.vi.\'<;   TriE  cniKcn. 

2  Stay  ho  longer,  stay  no  longer 

From  your  blesised  Savior's  fold  ; 

Come,  dear  youth,  ye  lambs  of  Jesus. 
lie  himself  lias  bid  you  eome  ; 

With  his  people,  with  his  people, 
Join  yourselves,  and  he  at  home. 

Q  T  £ 

•)•)•)  Address  to  2few  Members,  S.  M. 

\  i.i.  you  who  have  confessM 
-^*-  That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
And  to  his  people  join'd  yourselves, 
According  to  his  word: — 

2  In  Zion  you  must  dwell, 
Her  altar  ne'er  forsake; 

Must  eome  to  all  her  solemn  feasts, 
Of  all  her  joys  partake. 

3  She  must  employ  your  thoughts, 
And  your  unceasing  care; 

Her  welfare  he  your  constant  wish, 
Ari<3  her  increase  your  prayV. 

4  With  humbleness  of  mind, 
Among  her  sons  rejoice: 

.V  meek  and  qiiiet  spirit  is 
With  Gk)d  of  highest  price. 

">     Never  offend  nor  grieve 

Your  brethren  by  the  way : 
l)iit  shun  the  dark  abode  of  strife, 
Like  children  of  the  day. 

6     In  all  your  Savior'-  ways, 
With  willing  footsteps  move  ; 
Be  faithful  unto  death,  and  then 
You'll  reiuii  with  him  abbfe. 


JOINWG    THE    CHURCH. 


Entering  Into  Church  Covenant.         CM. 

Pome,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine, 

^  And  all  with  one  accord. 
In  a  perpetual  cov'nant  join 

Ourselves  to  Christ,  the  Lord. 


2  Give  up  ourselves,  through  Jesus"  pow'r. 

His  name  to  glorify ; 
And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour, 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  make 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind  ! 
We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Or  east  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow ; 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleas'd  to  hear, 
Come  down  and  meet  us  now. 

5  To  each  the  covenant  blood  apply, 

Which  takes  our  sin  away, 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 


258  CHRISTIAN'    MINISTRY. 


CHRISTIAN  MINISTRY. 


357 


Ministers  Bearers  of  Good  Tidings.        S.  M. 

oav  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 


Hc 


2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are! 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Savior  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound; 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 


<   1 1  K I  >  T I .  \  N     MINISTRY.  250 

•358  Bbitt  >"  fl"  Seed  of  Truth.  S.  M. 

Qk>W  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 
^  At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand : 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broad-east  it  o'er  the  land. 

2  The  good,  the  fruitful  ground, 
Expect  not  here  nor  there  ; 

O'er  hill  and  dale  by  plots  'tis  found — 
Go  forth,  then,  everywhere. 

3  Thou  know'st  not  which  may  thrive, 
The  late  or  early  sown  ; 

Graee  keeps  the  precious  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strewn. 

4  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stock,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  Length. 

5  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry 

Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain. 
For  garners  in  the  skv. 


359 


Out-door  WorMp.  Mark  16:   15.       L.  11 


?rT\VAs  Je>us'  last  and  great  command, 
-*-  "  Go  preach  my  word  in  every  land  ; 
To  all  be  my  salvation  shown, 
To  every  creature  make  it  known. 

2  While  thus  empioy'd,  accept  my  grace. 
Attending  you  from  place  to  place ; 
Where'er  you  meet,  expect  me  there — 
In  church,  in  house,  in  open  air." 


260  CHRISTIAN    MINISTRY. 

:j   Commission'd  thus,  we  come  abroad. 
To  preach  the  Gospel  of  our  God; 
The  love  of  God,  in  Christ,  to  tell, 
The  love  that  saves  from  sin  and  hell. 

4  Jesus,  our  Lord,  thy  word  fulfil. 
Thy  Spirit's  power  be  with  us  still; 
May  all  our  souls  thy  blessings  share,— 
Aeeept  our  praise,  and  hear  our  pray'r. 


■m 


The  Great  Communion.  L.  M. 


.. 


Po,  preach  my  gospel. "  saith  t 
^*  -'Bid  the  whole  world  my  era 


the  Lord, 
grace  receive  ; 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word  ; 
He  be  condemned  who  don't  belive. 

2  "I'll  make  your  great  commission  known. 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands, — 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake — and  light  shone  "round  his  head; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode : 
They,  to  the  farthest  nations,  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


301 


The  Sow  r  and  tic.  Seed,  C.  M. 


A    sower  went  to  sow  his  seed. 
■**■  When  some  fell  by  the  way : 
And  birds  came  there  to  pick  them  up, 
As  thus  they  scattered  lav. 


(   HRI8  n  \  \     Ml  NISTRY.  *J,;  I 

2  Some  fell  upon  a  stony  soil, 

Where  they  did  quickly  shoot ; 
But  died  beneath  the  scorching  sun. 
Because  they  had  no  root. 

3  Ami  others  fell  among  the  thorns^ 

Which  choked  then)  as  they  grew:; 
No  mom  was  left  them  to  expand, 
So  they  were  fruitless,  top. 

1  But  those  which  fell  upon  good  ground, 
Soon  flourished,  and,  behold! 
Some  yielded  thirty,  some  three-score. 
And  some  an  hundred  fold. 

y      TL>:  Gospel  a  Savor  of  Lift  or  Death.     CM. 

Purist  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme  : 
V  The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

*2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above, 
With  joy  receive  the  word; 

They  see  what  wisdom,  pow'r  and  love 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  : 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down. 

Like  show'rs  of  heavenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apoll o.s  sows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


262  CHRISTIAN    MINISTRY. 

0\)b  The  Preacher's  Charge.         M.  8s.  &  7s. 

T)old  in  speech  and  bold  in  action, 
■**  Be  forever! — Time  will  test, 
Of  the  free-soul'd  and  the  slavish, 
Which  fulfils  life's  mission  best. 

2  Be  thou  like  the  noble  ancients — 

Scorn  the  threat  that  bids  thee  fear ; 
Speak  ! — no  matter  what  betide  thee ; 
Let  them  strike,  but  make  them  hear ! 

3  Be  thou  like  the  great  Apostle — 

Be  thou  like  heroic  Paul; 
If  a  true  thought  seek  expression, 
Speak  it  boldly ! — speak  it  all ! 

4  Face  thy  foes  and  thy  accusers  ; 

Scorn  the  prison,  rack  or  rod ! 
And  if  thou  hast  truth  to  utter, 
Speak  !  and  leave  the  rest  to  God  ! 


364 


Watching  for  Souls.  C.  M. 


T  et  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
~  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Xow  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  Go  1 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands, 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fill'd  a  Savior's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heav'nly  bliss  forego, — 
For  souls  which  must  forever  live, 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 


CHRISTIAN-    MINISTRY.  2G3 

4  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 
Their  own  Redeemer,  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

Minister *s  Appeal  to  Christ.  C.  M. 

Tjo  I  not  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  ? 
*"  Behold  my  heart,  and  see  ; 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  I  not  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love ; 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound, 
My  Savior's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord  : 

But,  O,  I  lon^  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys. 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

A  nisi,.,-  Wdcofkei.  L.  M. 

IFi:  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 
'      Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head  : 
Come  as  a  servant :  so  lie  came: 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  Stead. 


264  CHRISTIAN     MINISTRY. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd :  guard  and  keep 
This  fold  from  Satan  and  from  sin  ; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep ; 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  watchman  :  take  thy  stand 
Upon  the  tower  on  Zion's  height ; 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Warn  us  to  fly,  or  teach  to  fight. 

4  Come  as  an  angel :  hence  to  guide 
A  band  of  pilgrims  on  their  way ; 
That,  safely  walking  at  thy  side, 
We  never  fail,  nor  faint,  nor  stray. 

5  Come  as  a  teacher :  sent  from  God, 
Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

6  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace  : 
Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love : 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

Ministers  Prayed  For.  L.  M. 

Leather  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
-*-   Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee ; 
Successful  may  they  ever  be  ! 

2  Clothe  them  with  energy  divine, 
And  let  their  messages  be  thine : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal ; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 


christian     MINISTRY.  205 

3  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed; 

Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

4  Let  thronging  multitudes  around. 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound : 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  powY. 

5  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge; 

Till  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

•j6b  Ms  Help  Implored.  P.  M. 

TTelp  thy  servant,  gracious  Lord, 
J-L  Who  comes  in  Jesus'  name ; 
Only  thou  canst  strength  afford, 

Thy  gospel  to  proclaim ; 
Grant  his  soul  a  heavenly  ray, 

Fill  his  heart  with  holy  fire, 
Help  thy  servant,  Lord,  we  pray, — 

Regard  our  souls'  desire. 

Cho. — O,  for  sanctifying  grace  ! 

O,  for  love's  inspiring  power  ! 
Lord  we  beg,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  sweet  refreshing  shower. 

2   Give  us  to  receive  the  word, 
AVith  love,  and  joy,  and  fear; 
Grant  thy  quick'ning  grace,  O  Lord, 
On  all  assembled  here ; 


266  CHRISTIAN    MINISTRY. 

Seal  the  truth  on  all  to-day ; 

All  our  hearts  with  heaven  inspire; 
Help  thy  servant,  Lord,  we  pray — 

Regard  our  souls'  desire. 


369 


"Comfort  ye  ray  People."  L.  M. 


Pomfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 

^   Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord, 

O  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 

And  cheer  them  by  the  Gospel  Word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go, 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry, 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show : 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  Prepare ; 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there. 

4  The  Lord,  your  God,  shall  quickly  come, 
Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey : 

Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room ; 
Ye  desert  souls,  prepare  his  way. 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all ; 
Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain  ; 
The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 

6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  display'd, 
Shall  all  mankind  together  view, 
And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  has  said, 
His  own  Almighty  hand  shall  do. 


CHRISTIAN    MINISTRY.  267 

•jlYJ  Ministerial  Anxiety.  H.  If. 

11/ hat  contradictions  meet 
*'    In  minister's  employ! 
It  is  a  bitter  sweet, 
A  sorrow  full  of  joy. 
Xo  other  post  affords  a  place 
Of  equal  honor,  or  disgrace ! 

2  Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  faithful  preachers  feel ; 
Constrain'd  to  speak  in  vain 

To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  ? 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasure  felt. 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt  ? 

3  The  Savior's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth, 
Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth; 
They  pray  and  strive,  their  rest  departs, 
Till  Christ  be  formal  in  sinners' hearts. 


2(58  OKOI  NATION. 


ORDINATION. 


371 


'Freely  ye  have  Received.  Freely  Give."     L.  M. 


THhus  spake  the  Savior,  when  he  sent 
-*-  His  ministers  to  preach  his  word ; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  went, 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord. 

2  "  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name ; 

Bid  the  whole  world  my  grace  receive; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 
And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show, 
That  you're  commissioned  from  above. 

5  Freely  from  me  ye  have  received ; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And  by  your  labors  sinners  live." 

6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  master  will  obey ! 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward, 
Reserved  until  the  final  day ! 


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OBI  >I  NAT  ION.  £69 


The  Lord  a  Defense  for  His  Servant,     L.'M. 


"\ITlTH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 

"    Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend  ; 
His  person  bless,  his  sonl  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

%2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace  : 

Pireet  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfill, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send ; 
Oh  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  ; 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert ; 
That  thousands  yet  unhorn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

•)  I  •)  The  Angels  of  the  Churches,  L.  M. 

Tjraw  near,  0  Son  of  God,  draw  near ! 
**  Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold ; 
Still  in  thy  church  do  thou  appear, 
And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 
And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  light  of  a  benighted  land. 

The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast, 
Their  high  commission  let  them  prove  ; 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  filled  with  faith,  ami  hope,  and  love. 


270  ORDIXATION. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 
Sprinkle  them,  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear ; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word ; 
Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now ; 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

•)  I  4  Pleading  for  Faithful  Pastors.  L.  M. 

<s!hepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 

^  With  constant  care  thy  humble  sheep ; 

By  thee  our  faithful  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Resembling  thy  own  gracious  heart, 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pastures  tread ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  thy  house ; 
Thy  saints  are  succored,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd,  and  the  flock; 
Confirm  the  hopes,  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 


OK  Pi  NATION.  2  71 

«•)/•)  Tin '     Wittrft/ul   S<,T<lnt.  B.   M 

Ve  servants  of  the  Lord, 
-*-    Eaeh  in  his  office  wait : 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 

And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

-1  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch,  't  is  your  Lord's  command  ; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  Oh  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found : 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread. 

With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 
And  raise  that  favorite  servant's  head, 
Amidst  th'  angelic  band. 


376 


The  Laborers  are  Ifao.  S.  M. 

T  ORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
■W  Thy  needy  servants'  cry ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

On  thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 
The  harvest  truly,  Lord,  is  great, 

The  laborers  are  lew. 


272  ORDINATION. 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Give  the  pure  gospel  word, 

The  word  of  general  grace ; 
Then  let  them  preach  the  common  Lord, 
Savior  of  human  race. 

5  Oh  let  them  spread  thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove  : 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love ! 


377 


Pastors  After  Thine  Own  Heart.  L.  M. 


Tesus,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold ! 
"    See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels,  see, 
Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
Till  sought  and  gathered  in  by  thee. 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scattered  wide, 

In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want : 

With  no  kind  shepherd  near,  to  guide 

The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 

And  sheep-redeeming  Shepherd  art ; 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Open  their  mouths,  and  utterance  give, 

Give  them  a  trumpet  voice  to  call 
A  world,  who  all  may  turn  and  live, 
Through  faith  in  him,  who  died  for  all. 


THE    LORD  S    K.W. 

5  In  every  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free; 
That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell, 
"lie  died  for  all,  who  died  for  me." 

6  A  double  portion  from  above, 

Of  thy  good  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love 
In  every  faithful  pastor's  heart. 


SABBATH,  OR   LORD'S  DAY. 


The  Lord's  Day.  S.  M. 

"Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
""    That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ! 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  God  has  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this. 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

"   18 


274  the  lord's  day. 


379 


Blessings  of  the  Sabbath.  CM. 

^This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 
-*-  He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  his  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ! 
Help  us,  O  Lord — descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men, 

With  messages  of  grace : 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna!  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heawns,  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

f)bU  Sabbath  Morning.  L.  M. 

Pome,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day, 
^  Come,  bear  our  thoughts  from  earth  away  ; 
Now  let  our  noblest  passions  rise, 
With  ardor,  to  their  native  skies. 

2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
With  rays  of  light  upon  us  shine ; 
And  let  our  waiting  souls  be  blest, 
On  this  sweet  dav  of  sacred  rest. 


I  ill!    I.'  >Ki>  H    DAY.  Z 

O,  may  our  pray'rs  and  praises  rise, 

As  gTatefiil  incense,  to  the  skies; 

And  draw  from  heav'n  that  Bw£et  repose 

Which  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knows. 
Then  when  our  sabbaths  here  are  o'er. 
And  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore. 
With  all  the  ransom'd  we  shall  spend 
A  sabbath  which  shall  never  end. 

(>1  Tht  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

Another  six  day's  work  is  done; 
-^  Another  sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heav'n, 

And  gives,  this  day,  the  food  of  sev  n. 

3  This  heav'nly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  sacred  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day — 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away ; 

How  sweet  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

Sabbath  in  the  Sanctuary.      M.6  lines  7s. 

Oafely  through  another  week 

^  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 

Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day, — 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 


2/6  INK    LORD  H    1>.\Y. 

~i  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come,  thy  name  to  praise; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear; 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 

Of  our  everlastino-  feast, 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints^ 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints ; 
Thns  let  all  our  sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

OOO  The  Worship  m  the  Sahbath.  S.  M. 

^weet  is  the  work,  O  Lord. 
^   Thy  glorious  name  to  sing: 
To  praise  arid  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offrings  bring. 

2  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best. 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

3  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy, 

Be  every  sabbath  giv'n, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heav'n. 


im;    LORD  -    DAY. 


384 


The  Earthly  and  Ueavenly  Sabhith.       L.  M. 


Think  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
-*-   But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above: 

T<>  that  <>ur  longing  souls  aspire. 
With  eheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 
Nor  siu  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place  : 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 

That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  bares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun. 
But  .-acred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  Soon  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  this  world  of  death  and  sin; 
Soon  shall  our  voices  join  the  song 
Of  the  triumphant  holy  throng. 

>C^.)  .1  Hymn  far  the  Sabbath.  L.  M. 

CJwilet  is  the  Work,  my  God,  my  King, 

^  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  -in:/: 

To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest  ; 
No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp,  of  solemn  sound. 

My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 

And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  dec]*  thy  counsels!  how  divine! 


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278  the  lord's  day. 

4  Lord,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

f)OU  Lord's  Bay  Evening.  C.  M. 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns, 
To  shed  its  quick'ning  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 

How  languid  are  its  flames ! 
Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love ; 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 

And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 
Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 

The  sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 
Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heav'nly  air, 

In  heav'nly  lustre  shine ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 

And  feast  on  love  divine. 

Sabbath  Morning.  H.  M. 

TTTelcome,  delightful  morn, 
*'    Thou  day  of  sacred  rest; 
I  hail  thy  kind  return — 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest : 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys 
1  s<»;ir  to  n\'irl)  immortal  joys. 


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the  lord's  ixly,  $79 

Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  till  his  throne  of  grace : 
Thy  sceptre*  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face; 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickning  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

Descend,  celestial  Dove. 

With  all  thy  quickening  pow'rs  : 
Disclose  a  Savior's  love, 

And  bless  the  sacred  hours  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  sabbaths  be  indulged  in  vain. 

Resurrection  of  Christ  on  the  Sabbath.    S.  M. 

To-day  the  Savior  rose, 
-*-    Our  Jesus  left  the  dead; 
Pie  conquer'd  our  malignant  foes. 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

2  He  left  his  glorious  throne, 
To  make  our  peace  with  God : 

Blessings  forever  on  his  name! 
He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

3  For  us,  his  life  he  paid, 
For  us  the  law  fulfilPd. ; 

On  Him  our  load  of  guilt  was  laid ; 
Vse  by  his  stripes  are  heal'd. 

4  Ye  saints,  adore  his  name, 
Who  hath  such  mercy  shown  : 

Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  his  praises  known. 


2§0  THE    LORD'S    DAT. 


Sabbath  Evening.  P.  M.  7s. 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day; 

Gently  as  life's  setting  sun 

When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth,  as  daylight  fades ; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose 
At  the  holy  Sabbath's  close. 

Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near 
Where  the  evening  worshiper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

Savior,  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  peace  and  joy  in  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

Sabbath  Evening.  L.  M. 

A  xother  day  has  passed  along, 
■Q-  And  we  are  nearer  to  the  tomb, — 
Xearer  to  join  the  heavenly  song, 
Or  hear  the  last  eternal  doom. 

2  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath-eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  ling'ring  there  : 
For  these  blest  hours,  the  world  I  leave, 
Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

3  The  time,  how  lovely  and  how  still ; 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below — 
The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill — 
All  fair  with  evening's  petting  glow. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  281 

4  Season  of  rest!  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  to  love, — 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

5  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long, 

Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, — 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 


The  Courts  of  the  Lord.  S.  M. 

TTow  charming  is  the  place 
"  Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad! 


2 


Xot  the  fair  palaces 
To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy  seat, 
With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 

Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  To  him  their  pray'rs  and  cries 
Each  humble  soul  presents  ; 

He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants, 


282  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

5     Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  bless'd  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 


392 


How  Amiable  are  Tliy  Tabernacles.       L.  M. 


TJow  pleasant — how  divinely  fair, 
"  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
Here  they  behold  the  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face  and  learn  thy  praise. 

Blest  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 
God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

Cheerful  they  walk,  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length, 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth.  S.  M. 

Pome,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
^  And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2     The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banished  from  this  place ; 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 


PUBLIC    WOBSB1P.  B83 

Lei  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God  : 
But  servants  of  the  heav'nly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

I     The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits,  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

i     The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

3     Then  let  our  songs  abound. 

And  every  tear  be  dry  : 
We're  marching  thro*  Immanuel's  ground. 
To  fairer  world's  on  high. 

Joy  of  Public  Worship.  L.  M. 

P keat  God.  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
"-  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

'2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace  ! 
Xot  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  pow'r. 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3   God  is  our  sun — he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  shield — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sm; 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within, 


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284  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too : 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  host  of  heaven  obey, 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  pow'r. 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore. 


W 


Tlu  House  of  God,  H.  M. 


"hat  dreadful  spot  is  this  ? 
And  yet  a  pleasing  place ; 
Sure  here  Jehovah  is, 
In  majesty  and  grace  : 
Here  let  our  souls  devoutly  wait, 
'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate. 

2  'Tis  here  the  saints  abide, 

On  richest  dainties  fed  ; 
And  Christ  doth  here  reside, 

Their  Master  and  their  Head  ; 
His  life  and  love  he  here  conveys, 
And  owns  their  pray'rs,  and  hears  their  praise. 

3  The  Lord  is  never  bound 

To  any  time  or  place : 
But  always  may  be  found 

Among  his  chosen  race  ; 
Then  tread  his  courts  with  holy  fear, 
For  God  himself  is  present  there, 


PUBLIC    WOB8HIP*  285 

396  Meeting**  GoSTi  Temple.  CM. 

T  obp,  iii  thy  temple  we  appear, 
-^J  As  happy  Simeon  came. 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Savior  here; 
()  make  our  joys  the  same  ! 

9   With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 
The  good  old  man  was  BUM, 
When  fondly  in  his  withered  arms 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child  ! 

3  "Now  T  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cried, 

••Behold,  thy  servant  dies! 
I've  seen  thy  great  salvation.  Lord, 
And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  This  is  the  light,  preparM  to  shine 

Upon  tile  Gentile  lands: 
Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope. 
To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

5  Jesus !  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpow'ring  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

6  When  flesh  shall  fail,  and  heart-strings 

Sweet  will  the  minutes  roll  :  [break, 

A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek. 
But  glory  in  my  soul. 

•)•"//  The  U/t i 'vernal  King.  S.  If. 

pOME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
^  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 


2S(J  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown, 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own  ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Xor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  children  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

•A)b  Sincerity.  CM. 

Pod  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise; 
"  He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known, 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  a  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts  and  try  my  ways. 

And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


PUBLH     WORSHIP.  287 

Got  '-Jt,  C.  M. 

TTow  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

^  My  friends  devoutly  Bay, 
"In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day.15 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  : 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace. 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts  with  joys  unknown 

The  holy  tribes  repair; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne. 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

•4  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains  ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  my  Savior  reigns. 


400 


Universal  Adoration,  L.  M. 


"Defore  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
-^  Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clav  and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again,    [stray \1, 


288  PtTBLiC   WORSHIP. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, — 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  till  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 
A^ast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


401 


Delight  in  Worship.  L.  ML 


T  orp,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
-^  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  the  dawn  of  heaven  below  ; 
Not  all  that  careless  sinners  say. 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O,  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  truths  and  precepts  of  thy  word, 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine; 
That,  rinding  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down,  and  wake  with  God. 


402 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  289 


Public  Worship.  C.  M. 


OiX(i  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
^  And  in  his  strength  rejoice : 
When  hifl  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing; 

He  is  a  God  of  boundless  might, 

The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore ; 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face ; 
O,  may  the  creatures  of  his  pow'r 
Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

4  Now  is  the  time,  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rise  in  wrath,  and  swear, 
"Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 

God's  Service  Delightful.  C.  M. 

"WTith  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 
"    Which  God  has  call'd  his  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey, 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

-2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair ! 
As  here  thy  servants  throng. 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  pravY, 
And  pour  the  grateful  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace !  O  deign  to  dwell 
Within  thy  church  below  ; 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

19 


290  PUBtlC    WORSHIP. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found. 

Let  all  her  sons  unite. 
To  spread  with  holy  zeal  around. 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God.  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 

Which  thou  hast  call'd  thine  own  : 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey, 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 


404 


Hosanria  to  the  Lord.  L.  M. 


LTosANXA  !  Lord,  thine  angels  cry  ; 
-*"*-  Ho  sauna !  Lord,  we  here  reph  : 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around. 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. 

2  O,  Father,  with  protecting  care, 
Meet  us  in  this  thy  house  of  pray'r ; 
Assembled  in  Messiah's  name, 
Thy  promised  blessing  here  we  claim. 

8  But,  chief  est,  in  our  inmost  breast. 
O  Savior!   let  thy  Spirit  rest ; 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  meet  for  thee. 

4  So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day. 

When  earth  and  heav'n  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  tiock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain. 
Shall  swell  the  sound  o(  praise  again. 

Lord,  we  come  to  Worship  Thee.  S.  M. 

T  ord,  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
•^  Joyful  would  we  appear; 
Within  thy  earthly  temple  meet, 
To  see  thy  fflory  here. 


m 


PtJBLft     WORSHIP.  291 

2   We  come  to  w<  >rship  th 
For  thou  art  :  >ne; 

In  humble  prj  tnee 

Before  thy  I  >ne. 

:;  Thy  word  is  our  deli  \ 

Thy  truth  will  m  ; 

Tub  from  thyself  a  heav'nly  ligl 
It  leads  our  souls  to  thee. 

4-  Thy  go<  iold, 

While  in  thy 
Thy  wond'rous  truth  and  love  unfold — 
The  treasures  of  thy  word. 

5  In  all  our  meetings  here 

Our  soul^  are  bles 
Thou  wilt  to  waiting  min  u\ 

And  give  thy  children  food. 

6  S  1  will  we  render  praise 

To  thee,  the  Gf<  >d  of  l< 
With  pleasure  walk  in  all  thy  way-. 
Till  we  shall  1  >ve. 

I  U'„..,  L.M. 

rr<>  God,  tl  •  bless'd, 

■*    Let  songs  of  h<  d  Ire  js'd, 

II i<  mercy  firm  r  stands  : 
Give  him  i  e  demands. 

Who  knows  the  wonders  ■  £  thy  ways? 
Who  shall  fulfill  thy  b 
Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee    till. 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy 


292  public   worship. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 

For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed, 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  0  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice ; 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 
Join\l  to  thy  saints  and  near  to  thee. 


10? 


Behold  Your  Kin (j.  Hit  Saviar.  CM. 


POME,  ye  that  love  the  Savior's  name, 
^   And  join  to  make  it  known ; 
The  Sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  boAv  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Savior  crownM 

With  glories  all  divine; 
And  tell  the  wond'ring  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace, 

In  him  unite  their  rays; 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise  ? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise : 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 


PRAISE    OF    'r<>!>. 

6  Oh,  happy  period!  glorious  d 

When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  pow'rs  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 


PRAISE   OF   col). 


408 


Pram  '"  o   r  Creator.  L.  M. 


Ve  nations  'round  the  earth,  rejoi 
-*-  Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  i 

Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

-2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  he  alo 
T)«>th  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  that  on  his  | 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  »       -       joy  : 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair; 

And  make  it  your  divine  empl 

To  pay  your  thank-  and  honors  there. 

■4  The  Lord  is  good  :  the  Lord  is  kind; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure; 
And  all  the  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  agre  endure. 


294  PRAISE 

409  Praise  at  All  Times.  C.  M. 

M"y  sou]  shall  praise  thee,  0  my  God, 
1^  Through  all  my  mortal  day-. 
And  in  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  every  smiling  happy  hour, 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ; 
Thy  rines  my  earthly  bliss, 

And  heightens  all  my  joy. 

3  When-anxious  grief  and  gloomy  care 

Afflict  iny  throbbing  breast, 
My  tongue  shall  learn  to  speak  thy  praise, 
And  lull  eaeh  pain  to  rest. 

4  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  God  : 
My  life,  with  ail  its  ransom'd  powers, 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

5  And  when  these  lips  shall  cease  to  move. 

When  death  shall  close  my  eyes, 
My  soul  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 
Of  joy  and  transport  rise. 

G  My  powers  shall  then,  in  lofty  strains, 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay; 
The  theme  demands  an  angePs  tongue, 
An  everlasting  day. 

410  P     7" for  Mercies.  S.M. 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  ! 
^  His  grace  to  thro  proclaim  : 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  join 
To  bl<  ss  liis  holy  name. 


411 


IK  USE    OF    GOD.  295 

( )  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits, — 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

He  will  not  always  chide; 
lie  will  with  patience  wait; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

The  LoinI  forgives  thy  sins. 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

He  clothes  thee  with  his  love, 
Upholds  thee  with  his  truth, 
And  like  the  eagle  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

Then  bless  his  holy  name, 
Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole; 
Whose  loying-kindness  crowns  thy  days ; 
()  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Song  of  Pi  <<  ise.  M.  7s. 

vJoxos  pf  praise  the  angels  sang, 
^   Ileav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born, 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 


296  PRAISE    OF    GOD. 

3  HeavTi  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  the  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
Xo — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise,  to  sing  above. 

G  Borne  upon  the  latest  breath, 

Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 

Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


412 


Universal  Praise.  L.M. 

T^rom  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies 
-*■   Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing: 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Savior's  name. 


413 


PRAISE    OF    <tOD.  29  i 

Iii  every  land  begin  this  song : 

To  every  land  the  strains  belong: 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  till  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

Praise  to  the  Eternal  God.  S.  M. 

T  kt  every  creature  join 
-^  To  praise  tlv  eternal  God  : 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  praise  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon,  with  paler  rays. 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame; 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapors,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, 

Ye  thunders,  murmuring  'round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire. 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 
His  honors  be  expressM ; 

But  saints  who  taste  his  saving  love, 

Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


298  PRAISE    OF    GOD. 


414 


Perpetual  Praise.  C.  M. 

Ves,  I  will  bless  thee,  ()  my  God  ! 
■*■    Through  all  my  mortal  days; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Xor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  God ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  death  will  close  my  eyeis ; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights, 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

[  There  shall  my  lips,  in  endless  praise. 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay  ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 
And  an  eternal  day. 


41-J 


Praise  the  Lord.  M.8f.  &7s. 


T)baise  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens  adore  him  : 
-*-     Praise  him,  angels,  in  the  height: 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him'; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  ; 
Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obey'd  ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

:)   Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gloriou- : 
Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 


praise  01    GOD.  290 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim; 

Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation. 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 


416 


Friend&liip  of  God.  H.  M. 


-ii? 


To  God,  the  mighty  Lord. 

-*-    Your  joyful  thanks  repeal  : 

To  him  due  praise  afford, 
As  good  as  lie  is  great : 
For  (rod  d<>th  prove  our  constant  friend  . 
His  boundless  love  shall  never  end. 

]       To  him.  whose  wondrous  pow'r 
All  other  gods  obey. 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore. 
This  grateful  homage  pay  : 
For  GV5  j  doth  prove  our  constant  friend: 
His  boundless  love  shall  never  end. 

He  does  the  food  supply 

On  which  all  creatures  live: 
To  God  who  reigns  on  high. 
Eternal  praises  give  : 
For  God  doth  prove  our  constant  friend  : 
His  boundless  love  shall  never  end. 

WondsH  of  &rqck  L.  M. 

Hive  to  our  God  immortal  praise: 
^'    Mercy  and  truth  are  all  li is  ways  : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 


300  PRAISE    OF    GOD. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
His  mercies  ever  will  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
He  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  praise  in  every  song. 

4  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  work  within  ; 
His  mercies  ever  will  endure, 

When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 


418 


Praise  to  God.  M.  8s.  &  7s. 


Praise  to  God  the  great  Creator ; 
-*-    Praise  to  God  from  every  tongue : 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song, 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine  : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation ! 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
Then,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  : 


PRAISE    OF    GOD.  301 

4  Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 
Prai.se  him,  every  Living  creature, 
Earth  and  heaven's  united  host 


41!) 


Praise  for  Divine  Mercies.  C.  If. 


TIThsn  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
"     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  world-. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
But  O,  eternity's  too  short, 
To  utter  all  thy  praise  ! 


302  PKA1SK    OF    GOD. 

J  C\)  Relimce  on  &<>tl  C.  M. 

rPiiKoi  on  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
-*-    In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

•2   O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me. 
With  me  exalt  his  name  : 
When  in  distress  to  him  I  eallM, 
He  to  my  succor  came. 

o  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love — 
Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

4    Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 


m 


Vnlt^i  Praise.  Q.  M. 


po.MK,  let  us  all  unite  to  praise 

The  Savior  of  mankind  ; 
Our  tankful  hearts  in  solemn  lays 

Be  with  our  voices  join'd. 

'2   Hut  how  shall  dust  his  worth  declare, 
A\  Tien  angels  try  in  vain  ; 
Their  faces  vail  when  they  appear 
Before  the  Son  of  31  an. 

3   0  Lord,  we  cannot  silent  be, 
By  love  we  are  constraint. 
To  offer  our  best  thanks  to  thee. 
( hir  Savior,  and  our  Friend. 


['RAISE    <'!     GOP. 

1   Though  feeble  arc  our  besl  essays, 
Thy  love  will  not  despise 
Our  grateful  song  of  humble  praise", 
(  Kir  well-meant  sacrififee. 

5   Let  ev'ry  tongue  thy  goodness  show, 

And  spread  abroad  thy  fame: 

Let  ev'ry  heart  with  prai>e  overflow 

And  bless  thy  -acred  mime! 

(j   Worship  and  tyonor,  thanks  and  love 
1>(   to  our  Jesus  giv'n  ! 
\)\  men  below,  by  hosts  above, 
]>v  all  in  earth  and  heav  n  ! 


m 


Praise  ye  the  Lord.  L.  M. 


"Dkaim-:  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  aboye, 
■*■    Fixe-1  on  his  throne  of  truth  and  love  : 
Behold  the  finger  of  his  power. 
Contemplate,  wonder,  and  adore. 

•J    When  man.  debased  and  guilty  man. 
From  crime  to  crime  with  madness  ran  ; 
Well  might  his  arm  its  thunders  launch. 
And  Mart  th*  ungrateful  root  and  branch. 

•  5   But  clemency  with  justice  strdve 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love: 
"€k),  my  beloved  Son  !  "  he  cried. 
"Be  thou  their  SaVior,  thou  their  guide." 

4   The  eastern  s^ar  with  glory  streams,; 
Tt  comes  with  healing  on  its  beams; 
Dark  mists  of  error  flee  away, 
And  Judah  hails  the  rising  day. 


304  PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

5  His  sacred  memory  we  bless, 

Whose  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 

And  praise  that  great  Almighty  Name, 

From  whom  such  li^ht  and  favor  came. 


PRAISE   OF   CHRIST. 


423 


Praise  to  the  Redeemer.  C.  M. 


C\  for  a  thousand  tongues  !  to  sing 
"  My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, — 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 

The  honors  of  thy  name. 

Jesus ! — the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease : 

Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

He  breaks  the  power  of  inbred  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 

His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 

Not  one  should  silent  be ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  hearts, 

I'd  erive  them  all  to  thee. 


Hi 


VU  USK    OF    CHRIST.  800 


Hosanna  to  Christ.  C.  M. 


ETosanna  to  the  royal  Son 
*■*■  Of  David's  ancient  line! 

His  natures  two.  his  person  one. 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  ro<»t  of  David,  here  we  find, 

And  offspring  is  the  same; 
Eternity  and  time  arc  joined 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  ]>lest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men. 

With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  ; 
Ilosannas  in  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given. 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Hosannas  on  their  tongues. 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

25  Th  Lamb  of  God  Worshiped.  CM. 

poME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

^   With  angels  'round  the  throne  ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  arc  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Land)  that  died,*  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus:" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb."  our  lips  reply. 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us/" 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 
20 


306  PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thy  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


Worthy  the  Lamb.  P.   M. 

p  lory  to  God  on  high  ! 

^"  Let  heaven  and  earth  reply — 

"  Praise  ye  his  name  ! " 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
And  sing  for  evermore — 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

2  Ye,  who  surround  the  throne, 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name : 
Ye,  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  your  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  name  abroad, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  ! " 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name : 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice — 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 


42? 


ri: aim:  of  ciffeiST. 

4  Soon  must  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  will  we  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  : 
To  him  our  songs  well  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  through  all  ages  sing — 

•'Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

The  v    )  £  o.  M. 

"Deiiolp  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
**  Amidst  his  Father's  throne; 

Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name. 
And  songs,  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet. 

The  church  adore  around : 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints. 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise: 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  Xow  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

*      Be  endless  ble<sing<  paid  : 
Salvation,  glory,  joy.  remain. 
Forever,  on  thy  head. 


428 


Incarnate  Savior,  S.  M. 

Ve  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
-*-  The  honors  of  your  King: 
To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God. 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 


308  PB  \i-i:    oi'    CHRIST. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 
Of  Majesty  above, 

Are  half  so  much  obliged  as  we, 
To  our  Immaiiuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low, 

Th  e  y  a  re  n  o  t  ra  i  sod  so  1  i  igh  ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe. 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

4  The  Savior  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  his  own  ; 
For  them  he  shed  no  blood  divine. 
Nor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie, 

The  Savior  to  adore  ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
()  be  our  praises  more. 

-±Ci)  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.  S.  M. 

A  wake,  and  sing  the  song 

-^-  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Savior's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love; 
Sing  of  his  rising  power; 

Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Ye  pilgrims,  on  the  road 
To  Zion's  city,  sing; 

Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, — 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  King. 


430 


PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

Soon  shall  we  bear  him  -     . 
Ye  blessed  children,  come : 
Soon  will  he  call  as  hence  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim  : 
And  sweeter  voices  turn  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Exhortation  to  Praise  Christ.  C.  M. 


Pome,  ye  that  love  the  Savior's  name. 

And  joy  to  make  it  known  : 
The  Sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim. 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Savior  crownM 

With  glories  all  divine : 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  these  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace 

In  Him  unite  their  rays: 
Ye  that  have  e'er  b  iheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  hi-  praise  ? 

i  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 
The  Lflorie>  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  a-  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5   And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 
Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise: 

Thy  love  can  animate  the  -train. 
And  hid  it  reach  I 


431 


310  PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

6  0  happy  period !  glorious  day  ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

Christ's  Praise  Delightful.  C.  M. 

TIT y  Savior,  my  almighty  Friend, 
J~-L  When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, — 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 
Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 

Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road ; 

And  march,  with  courage  in  thy  strength 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake  !  awake  !  my  tuneful  powers, 
With  this  delightful  song ; 

And  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 
The  victories  of  my  King ! 

My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

Hallelujah.  P.  M. 

C\  thou  God  of  my  salvation, 
^  My  Redeemer  from  all  sin  ; 
Moved  by  thy  divine  compassion, 
Who  hast  died  my  heart  to  win, 
I  will  praise  thee : 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  ? 


PRAISE    OF    CHRIST.  311 

Though  unseen,  I  love  the  Savior; 

lie  bath  brought  salvation  near; 
Manifests  his  pardoning  favor; 
And  when  Jesus  doth  appear, 
Soul  and  body 

Shall  his  glorious  image  bear. 

While  the  angel  choirs  are  crying: 

Glory  to  the  Great  I  Am  ; 
1  with  them  will  still  be  vying : 
Glory  !  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! — 
O  how  precious 

Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Angels  now  are  hovYing  'round  us, 
Unpereeived  amid  the  throng; 

WonoTring  at  the  love  that  erown'd  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song : 
Hallelujah  ! 

Love  and  praise  to  Christ  belong! 

Praise  for  Preserving  Grace.  S.  M. 

TV")  God,  the  only  wise, 
-*-  Our  Savior,  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

'Tis  his  almighty  love. 
His  counsel  and  his  care. 
Preserve  us  safe  from  sin  and  death. 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

He  will  present  our  souls, 
Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 


§12  FRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne: 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 
Wisdom  with  power  belongs; 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 


4-34 


Love  of  Christ  Celebrated.  CM. 


TV)  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
-*■  Awake  the  sacred  song ; 
0  may  his  love — immortal  flame — 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue ! 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we.  adoring,  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart,  with  rapture,  say. 
The  Savior  died  for  me. 

4  O,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  ever}'  heart  and  tongue  ! 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name. 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

400  Glory  to  J -si's.  M.  8s.  &  7s. 

TJail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus  ! 
-"-  Hail,  thou  everlasting  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us$ 
Thou  didst  free  >alvation  briri&r, 


PKAISK    OF    CHRIST.  313 

'1   Hail,  thou  agonizing  Savior, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favor; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

9   Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  forever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side: 

\  There  for  sinners  thou  an  pleading, 
There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

5  Worship,  honor,  pow'r  and  blessing. 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 

Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  : 

0   Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays: 
Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits. 
Help  to  chant  Immannel's  praise! 


436 


Christ  Adored.  C.  M. 


C\  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
v^  The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  overflowing  grace  ! 

Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 

Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  ctom  n. 


314  PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street ; 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down, 
Submissive,  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing, — 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  : 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head  ! 

0  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 
Hast  set  the  prisoners  free ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

437  The  Savior.  H.  M. 

Pome,  every  pious  heart, 

^  That  loves  the  Savior's  name, 

Your  noblest  powers  exert 

To  celebrate  his  fame  : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2       He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died. 
What  he  endured,  O  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell  ? 


PRAISE    OF    CHRIST.  31£ 

From  the  dark  grave  be  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes, 

In  glorious  triumph  led: 
Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode. 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Savior  God. 

From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 

His  chariot  will  not  stay, 
And  bear  our  spirits  home, 
To  realms  of  endless  day ; 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face. 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 


m 


Praise  to  Jesus.  P.  Iff. 

TK'rst,  ye  emerald  gates,  and  bring 
**  To  my  raptur'd  vision, 
All  th'  extatic  joys  that  spring 

Round  the  bright  elysian  : 
Lo  !  we  lift  our  longing  eyes  ; 
Break,  ye  intervening  skies  ; 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 
Ope  the  gates  of  paradise  ! 

2  Floods  of  everlasting  light, 

Freely  Hash  before  him ; 
Myriads  with  supreme  delight, 

Instantly  adore  him  : 
Angel  trumps  resound  his  fame  ; 
Lutes  of  lucid  gold  proclaim 
All  the  music  of  his  name ; 
Heaven  is  heightened  by  the  theme. 


316  PRAISE    OF    CHRIST. 

3  Four  and  twenty  elders  rise 

From  their  princely  station — 
Shout  his  glorious  victories. 

Sing  the  great  salvation  ; 
Cast  their  crowns  before  his  throne, 
Cry  in  reverential  tone, 
Glory  be  to  God  alone, 
Holy!  holy!  holy  One. 

4  Hark  !  the  thrilling  symphonies, 

Seem,  methinks,  to  seize  us ; 
Join  we,  too,  the  holy  lays, 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus ! 
Sweetest  sound  in  seraph's  song. 
Sweetest  note  on  mortal  tongue. 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung, 
Jesus,  Jesus  flow  along. 

Praise  to  God  and  the  Lamb.  M.  lis. 

¥e  praise  thee,  O  God!  for  the  son  of  thy 
love, 
For  Jesus  who  died,  and  is  now  gone  above ! 

Cho. — Hallelujah  !  thine  the  glory,  Hallelujah  ! 

amen.  [again. 

Hallelujah!    thine   the   glory,   revive  us 

2  We  praise  thee,  O  God  !  for  thy  Spirit  of  light. 
Who  has  shown  us  our  Savior,  and  scattered 

our  night. 

3  All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain. 
Who  has  borne  all  our  sins,  and  cleansed  ev- 

ery  stain, 


BEFORE    SERMON.  3  I  J 

4  All  glory  and  praise  to  the  God  of  all  grace. 

Who  has  bought  us,  and  sought  us,  and  guided 
our  ways. 

5  Revive  us  again  ;  till  each  heart  with  thy  love  : 
Slav  each   soul   be   rekindled   with   tire   from 

above. 


BEFORE    SERMON. 


440 


Prayer  for  ( rod's  Blessing.  C.  M. 


Ante  more  we  come  before  our  God, 

^   Once  more  Ins  blessing  ask  ; 

Oh  !  may  not  duty  seem  a  load  ; 

Nor  worship  prove  a  task. 

2  Father,  thy  quick  ning  Spirit  send 

From  heaven,  in  Jesus'  name. 
To  make  our  waiting  minds  attend. 
And  put  our  souls  in  frame. 

3  May  we  receive  the  word  we  hear, 

Each  in  an  honest  heart : 
Hoard  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  To  seek  thee  all  our  hearts  dispose. 

To  each  thy  blessings  suit. 
And  let  the  seed  thy  servant  sows. 
Produce  a  copious  fruit. 


318  BEFOEE    SEILMOX. 

5  Bid  the  refreshing  north  wind  wake, 

Say  to  the  south  wind,  blow, 
Let  ev'ry  plant  the  pow'r  partake, 
And  all  the  garden  grow. 

6  Revive  the  parch'd  with  heav'nly  showers, 

The  cold  with  warmth  divine, 
And  as  the  benefit  is  ours, 
Be  all  the  glorv  thine. 


441 


A  Soul-reviving  Feast.  C.  M. 


T  et  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
-^  And  every  heart  rejoice, 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toys, 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  : 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams 

And  pine  away  and  die; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


BEFORE    SERMON".  819 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day  ! 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


442 


u Importunity, n  C.  M. 

A  gain  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 
-"■  And  to  thy  courts  repair ; 

Again  with  joyful  feet  we  come, 
To  meet  our  Savior  here. 

Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

The  feeling  heart — the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

To  make  our  graces  grow. 

May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 

L^nbosom  all  our  cares. 

Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 

That  we  may  render  praise. 

Prayer  for  GocVs  Servant.  S.  M. 

A  ssist  thy  servant,  Lord, 
-**  The  gospel  to  proclaim  ; 
Let  power  and  love  attend  thy  word, 
And  every  breast  inflame. 


320  before  si:K\ro\. 

2       Bid  unbelief  depart; 

With  love  his  soul  inflame ; 
Take  full  possession  of  his  heart, 
And  glorify  thy  name. 

o       May  stubborn  sinners  bend 
To  thy  divine  control ; 
Constrain  the  wandering  to  attend, 
And  make  the  wounded  whole. 

4       Extend  thy  conq'ring  arm. 
With  banner  wide  unfuiTd, 
Until  thy  glorious  grace  shall  charm. 
And  harmonize  the  world. 

Imploring  God's  Presence.  L.  M. 

THiy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford : 
*-   Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word ; 
Xow  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove. 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  thy  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sov'reign  pow'r  and  energy  ; 
And  may  we,  in  true  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  pow'r  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 


BEFORE    SEBMON.  '>V1 1 

440  ^  Hymn  Befort  Sermon,  C.  M. 

Tx  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, 
-*-  To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

O,  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Savior's  voice  ; 
Thy  face  and  favor,  Lord,  we  seek  ; 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  thy  word; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Let  sinners  now  thy  goodness  prove. 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee : 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Savior  flee. 

4:40  Invoicing  God's  Blessing.  CM. 

TITithen  thy  house.  O  Lord  our  (rod. 

In  majesty  appear; 
Make  this  a  place  of  thine  abode. 
And  shed  thy  blessings  here. 

2  As  we  thy  mercy-seat  surround, 

Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
And  let  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 
With  pow'r  reach  every  heart. 

3  Here  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain  ; 

Here  give  the  mourner  rest : 
Let  Jesus  here  triumphant  reign. 
Enthron'd  in  every  breast. 
t\ 


32 2  BEFORE    SERMON. 

4  Here  let  the  voice  of  sacred  joy 
And  fervent  pray'r  arise, 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ, 
In  bliss  beyond  the  skies. 

44  l        Prayer  for  the  Success  oftJie  Word.        C.  M. 

Pome,  O  thou  all  victorious  Lord, 
^  Thy  pow'r  to  us  make  known, 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 
And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  the  voice  which  wakes  the  dead, 

And  bids  the  sleeper  rise, 
And  let  each  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  sentence  from  the  skies. 

3  To  them  a  sense  or  guilt  impart. 

And  then  remove  the  load, 
Quicken,  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  thine  atoning  blood. 

4  Their  desp'rate  state  through  sin  declare 

And  speak  their  si  us  forgiv  n  ; 
By  grace  divine  their  souls  prepare, 
Then  take  them  up  to  heav'n. 


448 


Spiritual  Improvement.      M.  8s  7s  eS:  4. 


Tn  thy  name.  0  Lord,  assembling, 
■*-  We,  thy  children,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear, — 
Hear  with  meekness, — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godlv  tear. 


BEFORE    SERMON".  323 

While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  stfengthen'd, 

We  would  run,  nor  weary  be, 
Till  thy  glory, 
Without  clouds,  in  heaven  we  see. 

There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore. 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before, — 
Full  enjoyment, — 
IIolv  bliss,  forevermore. 


-149 


Reverence  to  God.  C.  M. 


TT"ith  rev'rence  let  the  saints  appear, 
And  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 

His  high  commands  with  rev'rence  hear. 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

'1  How  terrible  thy  glories  rise! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine! 

Where  is  the  pow'r  with  thee  that  vies, 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand: 
Darkness  and  day.  from  east  to  west. 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4-  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 
And  nde  the  boisterous  deep; 
Thou  mak'st  the  Bleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 


324  AFTER    SEPvMOX. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  seas  are  thine, 
And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 
They  saw  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine 
When  Egypt  durst  rebel. 

0  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 
Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace! 
While  truth  and  mercy,  join'd  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 


\Ki 


AFTER   SERMON. 


Solemn  Parting.  S.  M. 

Axce  more  before  we  part, 
^  Oh  bless  the  Savior's  name ! 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  came, 

That  blessing  still  impart, 
We  met  in  Jesus'  sacred  name, 
In  Jesus'  name  we  part. 

3  Still  on  thy  holy  word 

We'll  live,  and  feed,  and  grow  ; 
And  still  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 
And  practice  what  we  know. 

4  Xoav,  Lord,  before  we  part, 

Help  us  to  bless  thy  name ; 
Let  every  tongue  and  every  heart, 
Adore  and  praise  the  same. 


451 


AJFTEB    SEBMON. 


Midi  with  us.91  x-.  &  ' 


"Dbince  of  Peace,  be  ever  near  us, 
*-    Fix  in  all  our  hearts  thy  home; 
With  thy  blessed  presence  cheer  us, 
Let  thy  sacred  kingdom  come. 

2  Raise  to  heav'n  our  expectation. 

Give  our  favor'd  souls  to  prove 
Glorious  and  complete  salvation, 
In  the  realms  of  bliss  above. 

3  May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

4  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union. 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

4#)c  Prayer  for  God's  Blessing.  Bs.  &' 

Test-,  grant  us  all  a  blessing, 

"    Send  it  down.  Lord,  from  above. 
May  we  each  thy  peace  possessing, 
Go  rejoicing  in  thy  love ! 

Farewell,  brethren — farewell,  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

2  We  do  praise  thee  for  thy  presence. 
While  together  we  have  been  ; 

Make  us  humble,  make  us  holy, 
Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin  ! 

Farewell,  brethren — farewell,  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  again. 


I 


o2(">  AFTKK    SERMON. 

3  May  thy  blessing,  Lord,  go  with  us, 
To  each  one's  respective  home. 

Ami  the  Holy  Spirit's  power. 
Rest  upon  us  ev'ry  one! 

Farewell,  brethren — farewell,  sisters. 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  at  home. 

')•)  Prayer  and  Praise.  L.  M. 

Almighty  Father!  bless  the  word, 
•*^~  Which  thro'  thy  grace  we  now  have  heard, 
O  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  courts  to  seek  thy  face; 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here, 
May  all  at  length  in  heaven  appear. 

4.)4  The  Seed  of  the  Word.  C.  M. 

A  lmighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
-^  Like  seed,  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart. 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 


Alllii:    SEKMON. 


4   Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
Thy  quickening  grace  bestow; 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 


455 


God's  Increase  Prayed  for.  C.  M. 


TVTow,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown; 
-^    Be  it  thy  servant's  care. 
Thy  heavenly  blessings  to  bring  down, 
By  humble,  fervent  pray'r. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water  too  in  vain  ; 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine — 
"Thou,  Lord,  hast  giv  n  the  rich  increase, 
And  be  the  fflory  thine."" 


Prayer  for  a  Blessing.       M.  8s  7s  &  -4. 

poME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
V  Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed; 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit ; 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed; 
From  the  gospel 

Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

(),  may  all  enjoy  the  hlessing 

Which  thy  word's  designed  to  give; 

Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive, 

And  forever 
To  thy  praise  in  glory  live. 


328  AFTER    SERMON. 


457 


God's  Favor  Invoked.  L.  M. 


Pome,  clearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
^  By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength  ; 
Make  our  enlarging  souls  possess  : 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  immeasurable  grace. 

Xow  to  the  Lord,  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thougths  and  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 
By  all  the  Church,  through  Christ,  his  Son. 


458 


Prayer  After  Sermon.  C.  M. 


T  ORD  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
-^  Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain  ; 
In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 
And  water  too  in  vain. 

May  no  vain  thoughts,  those  birds  of  prey, 

Defraud  us  of  our  gain ; 
Nor  anxious  cares,  those  baleful  thorns/ 

Choke  up  the  precious  grain. 

Ne'er  may  our  hearts  be  like  the  rock, 
Where  but  the  blade  can  spring, 

Which,  scorch'd  with  heat,  becomes  by  noon 
A  dead, — a  useless  thing. 

But  may  our  hearts,  like  fertile  soil, 

Receive  the  heavenly  word ; 
So  shall  our  fair  and  ripened  fruits 

Their  hundred-fold  afford. 


ALMS-DEEDS    AND   COLLECTIONS.  320 


ALMS-DEEDS  AND   COLLEC'IONS. 


459 


Believing  Christ  in  His  Members,         C.  M. 


TTigh  on  a  throne  of  light,  0  Lord, 
-*-*-  Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 

Since  all  the  world  is  thine  ? 

2  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

Partakers  of  thy  grace. 
Whose  humble  names  thou  wilt  confess 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

3  In  them  may'st  thou  be  clothM  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheerM  ; 
And,  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
The  Saviors  voice  be  heard. 

4  Whatever  our  willing  hands  can  give, 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  Ave  lay : 

Grace  will  the  humble  gift  receive, 

And  grace  at  length  repay. 

It'  lid  lift     oil     (rail.  C.    M. 

TJow  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
-"--*-  As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 
Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mv  exalted  Head. 


330  ALMS-DEEDS    AND    COLLECTIONS. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  forever  thine ; 
Whatever  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great. 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 

4(11  Alms  for  the  Poo,-.  C.  M. 

"Leather  of  mercies  !  send  thy  grace, 
-*-    All-powerful  from  above  ; 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls. 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  O,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Freely  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 

3  Whene'er  the  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid, 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pain  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

4  So  Jesus  lookVl  on  dying  man, 

When  throned  above  the  skio : 
And,  'midst  the  glories  of  his  state, 
Felt  his  compassion  rise. 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  Savior  flew 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground ; 
And  shed  the  richest  of  his  blood, 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 


462 


463 


kLMS-DEEDS    a\t    COLLET   ttONS.  331 

Collection  for  the  Gospel.     M.*8e  7s  &  -4. 

TITith  in}"  substance  I  will  honor 
My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor. 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word  : 

Hallelujah!— 
Now  we  offer  to  the  Lord. 

While  the  heralds  of  salvation 
His  abounding  grace  proclaim 

Let  his  saints  of  every  station 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame: 

Hallelujah  ! — 
Gifts  we  offer  to  his  name. 

May  his  kingdom  be  promoted; 

May  the  world  the  Savior  know: 
He  to  him  these  gifts  devoted. 
For  to  him  mv  all  I  owe  : 

Hallelujah!— 
Run.  ye  heralds,  t<>  and  fro. 

Praise  the  Savior,  all  ye  nations; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  ho>ts  above; 
Shout  with  joyful  acclamations 

His  divine,  victorious  love  : 

Hallelujah!— 
By  this  gift  our  love  we'll  prove. 

Christian  Liberality.  C.  M. 

T)icn  are  the  joys  that  cannot  die, 
■"   With  God  laid  up  in  store; 

Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky. 
Brighter  than  Lr<>lden  ore. 


332  ALMS-DEEDS    AND    COLLECTIONS. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love, 

Have  scattered  here  below. 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above, 
To  ample  harvest  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
Abounding  grace  repay. 

More  Blessed  to  Give  than  Receive.        L.  M. 

TTelp  us,  O  Lord,  thy  yoke  to  wear, 
J-L  Delighting  in  thy  perfect  will ; 
Each  others  burdens  learn  to  bear, 
And  the  law  of  love  fulfil. 

2  He  that  hath  pity  on  the  poor, 
Lendeth  his  substance  to  the  Lord ; 
And,  lo !  his  recompense  is  sure, 
For  more  than  all  shall  be  restor'd. 

3  Teach  us,  with  glad,  ungrudging  heart, 
As  thou  hast  blest  our  various  store, 
From  our  abundance  to  impart 
A  lib'ral  portion  to  the  poor. 

4  To  thee  our  all  devoted  be, 
In  whom  we  breathe,  and  move,  and  live ; 
Freely  we  have  receiv'd  from  thee ; 
Freely  may  we  rejoice  to  give. 

5  And  while  we  thus  obey  thy  word, 
And  every  call  of  want  relieve, 
O,  may  we  find  it,  gracious  Lord, 
More  blest  to  oive  than  to  receive  ! 


465 


460 


AEM8-DJCEDS     LND    I  OLLE4  TIONS. 

Kindness  to  the  Rwr.  H.  M. 

GRACE  shall  our  souls  inspire 
With  holy  love  to  all : 
Nor  let  us  ever  tire 

Where  want  and  duty  call ; 

O,  let  it  ne'er  be  said  again, 

"What  do  ye  more  than  other  men?" 

The  wretched  we  would  seek. 

The  naked  we  would  clothe  : 
The  mists  of  folly  break, 
With  sacred  light  and  love : 
The  mourner  cheer,  the  hungry  feed, 
And  for  the  poor  and  needy  plead. 

The  promise  we  receive 

Will  amply  then  repay 
The  mite  we  freely  give 
Lord,  to  the  poor,  to-day : 
Accept  the  ofFring  we  impart — 
The  tribute  of  a  grateful  heart. 

Blessedness  of  tht  Merciful.  L.  M. 


"Ui.est  is  the  man,  whose  heart  doth  move, 
**  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor; 

Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love. 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 

'2   His  heart  contrives,  for  their  relief. 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  pity  too. 


334  ALMS-DEEDS    AXD    COLLECTIONS. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 

With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven  ; 
AVill  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing:  soul  to  heaven. 


467 


Charity.  0.  M. 


f\  charity,  thou  heavenly  grace  ! 
"  All  tender,  soft,  and  kind ! 
A  friend  to  all  the  human  race, 
To  all  that's  good  inclined ! 

2  The  man  of  charity  extends 

To  all  his  liberal  hand : 
His  kindred,  neighbors,  foes  and  friends 
His  pity  may  command. 

3  He  aids  the  poor  in  their  distress  ; 

He  hears  when  they  complain ; 
With  tender  heart  delights  to  bless, 
And  lessen  all  their  pain. 

4  The  sick,  the  pris'ner,  poor  and  blind, 

And  all  the  sons  of  grief, 
In  him  a  benefactor  find — 
He  loves  to  give  relief. 

5  'T  is  love  that  makes  religion  sweet; 

T  is  love  that  makes  us  rise, 
With  willing  minds  and  ardent  feet, 
To  yonder  happy  skies. 


468 


ALMS-DEEDS    AND    COLLECTIONS.  335 

"Who  is  my  Neighbor.91  C.  M. 

Tbiv  neighbor?  It  is  he  whom  thou 
-*-  Hast  power  to  aid  and  bless  : 
Whose  aching  heart  or  burning  brow 
My  soothing  hands  may  press. 

Thy  neighbor?  'T  i.s  the  fainting  poor, 

Whose  eye  with  want  is  dim ; 
Whom  hunger  sends  from  door  to  door — 

Go  thou,  and  succor  him. 

Thy  neighbor?  T  is  that  drunken  man 
Whose  years  are  at  their  brim; 

Bent  low  with  poverty  and  pain — 
Go  thou,  and  rescue  him. 

Thy  neighbor  ?  T  is  his  wife  bereft 

Of  every  earthly  gem — 
His  wife,  and  children,  helpless  left — 

(to  thou,  and  shelter  them. 

Where'er  thou  meet'st  a  human  form, 

'Neath  misery  bent  down ; 
Remember,  't  is  thy  neighbor  worm — 

Thy  brother,  or  thy  sou. 

Think  Gently.  C.  M. 

Think  gently  of  thy  erring  one; 
-*-   Oh.  let  us  not  forget. 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin. 
He  is  our  brother  yet. 

Heir  of  the  same  inheritance, 

Child  of  the  self-sanu-  God, 
He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path 

We  have  in  weakness  trod. 


336  EEDS    AND    COLLECTIONS. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones  ! 
We  yet  may  lead  them  back, 
With  holy  words,  and  tones  of  love. 
From  misery's  thorny  track. 

■4  Forget  not,  brother,  thou  hast  sinned, 
And  sinful  yet  may'st  be ; 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  heart, 
As  God  hath  dealt  with  thee. 

470  Charity,  or  Love.  S.  M. 

TTad  I  the  gift  of  tongues, 
J-J-  Great  God,  without  thy  grace, 
My  loudest  words,  my  loftiest  songs, 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 

2  Though  thou  shouldst  give  me  skill, 

Each  myst'ry  to  explain  ; 
Without  a  heart  to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

3  Had  I  such  faith  in  God, 

As  mountains  to  remove, 
Xo  faith  could  work  effectual  good, 
That  did  not  work  by  love. 

4  Grant,  then,  this  one  request. — 

Whatever  be  denied, — 
That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 
And  all  my  actions  ^uide. 


BAPTISM.  :>:^ 


BA  PT  ISM. 


4/1  Christ  our  Exemplar.  C.  ML 

Tests  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 
"   And  all  its  shame  despised; — 
And  shall  I  be  ashamed,  0  Lord, 
With  thee  to  he  baptized  ? 

*2  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead. 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed. 

That's  worthy  of  my  God  ? 

3  0  Lord,  the  ardor  of  thy  love 
Reproves  my  cold  delays ; 
And  now  my  willing-  footsteps  move 

In  thy  delightful  ways. 

Teach  n.n'1  Baptize.  L.  If. 


472 


'T^vas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
-*-  "  Go.  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize  ; ' 

The  nations  have  received  the  word, 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  fch3  eternal  hills. 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant  with  the  seals, 

To  bless  the  distant  heathen  lands. 

3  "Repent  and  he  baptized."  he  saith, 
"In  token  of  forgiven  sins:" 

And  thus  our  sense  assists"our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  the  gospel  means. 


338  BAPTISM. 

4  Hence,  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord ; 
O  may  the  great  eternal  Three 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record. 


m 


Baptism  Into  Christ.  S.  M. 


TTTith  willing  hearts  we  tread 
'*    The  path  the  Savior  trod  ; 
We  love  th'  example  of  our  Head, 
The  glorious  Lamb  of  God. 

2  On  thee,  on  thee  alone, 

Our  hope  and  faith  rely, 
O  thou  who  didst  for  sin  atone, 
Who  didst  for  sinners  die. 

3  We  trust  thy  sacrifice  ; 

To  thy  dear  cross  we  flee  ; 
O,  may  we  die  to  sin,  and  rise 
To  life  and  bliss  in  thee. 


474 


Christian  Baptism.  M.  7s. 


Phbistians,  if  your  hearts  be  warm, 
^  Ice  and  snow  can  do  no  harm; 
If  by  Jesus  you're  appriz'd, 
Rise,  believe  and  be  baptiz'd. 

2  Jesus  drank  the  gall  for  you, 
Bore  the  curse  to  mortals  due; 
Christians,  prove  your  love  to  him  ; 
Never  fear  the  frozen  stream. 

3  Never  shun  the  Savior's  cross; 
All  on  earth  is  worthless  dross ; 
If  the  Savior's  love  you  feel, 
Let  the  world  behold  vour  zeal. 


BAPTISM.  339 

4  Head  his  sacred  word  by  day, 
Ever  watching,  always  pray; 
Meditate  his  law  by  night ; 
This  will  give  you  great  delight. 

-±  I  •)         Confession  of  Christ  in  Baptism.        CM. 

••  T>roclaim,"  said  ( Ihrist,  "  my  Father's  grace, 
*-    To  all  the  sons  of  men  ; 
He  who  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 

Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  these, 

Who,  trusting  in  his  word, 
Are  here  and  openly  declare 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  christian  race; 
In  every  trouble  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes. 

To  call  their  souls  away; 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 

In  realms  of  endless  da  v. 


476 


Philip  and  ths  Eunuch.  L.  M. 


The  sacred  page  proclaims  abroad 
*-  The  glories  of  the  sovereign  God, 
Whose  providence  and  grace  unite 
To  bring  his  great  decrees  to  light. 

2   From  Ethiopia's  sun-burnt  plains, 
Where  sultry  summer  ceaseless  reigns, 
An  eunuch  chief,  of  wealth  and  fame, 
To  worship  in  the  temple  came. 


340  BAPTISM. 

3  Returning  home  the  thoughtful  sage 
Perused  the  deep  prophetic  page 5 
Of  Jesus  read,  as  on  he  went> 

But  doubted  whom  the  prophet  meant. 

4  By  heaven's  command,  that  moment  came 
Philip,  a  follower  oi  the  Lamb: 

Him  the  enquiring  prince  received, 
And  all  the  words  he  spake,  believ'd. 

5  Then,  of  his  duty  well  apprised, 
The  eunuch  wished  to  he  baptiz'd  : — 
A  silver  stream  ran  full  in  sight — 
He  asks,  and  soon  receives  the  rite, 

0  He  journeys  on  without  delay. 
In  Christ  rejoicing  all  the  way. 
And  tells  the  Ethiopian  race 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

4/7  Solemn  Rites.  C.  M. 

Tf  glorious  angels  do  rejoice, 
-*-  When  sinners  turn  to  God, 
Let  us  unite  with  cheerful  voice. 
To  spread  his  praise  abroad. 

3  When  Jesus  unto  Jordan  came, 
And  was  baptized  of  John. 
A  voice  from  heaven  did  proclaim — 
"He's  my  Beloved  Son." 

3  Hi>  minister-  he  sent  about 

To  preach  the  word  of  grace. 
And  to  baptize  the  world  throughout, 

Who  should  his  truth  embrace. 


BAPTISM.  341 

t   Lord,  we  have  here  before  our  eyes. 
Some  that  have  set  their  hands 
To  serve  thee  and  to  be  baptized, 
A^  thou  didst  give  command. 

o  Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above. 
For  his  abounding  grace, 

In  this  the  token  of  his  love, 
To  us,  a  guilty  race. 

6  Let  us  employ  our  tongues  to  sino-. 
The  praises  of  the  Lord, 
For  calling  sinners  home  to  him 
By  his  all-powerful  word. 


478 


Baptizing  Believers.  L.  M. 


As  the  apostles  sat  at  meat. 
■^  Before  our  Savior  did  ascend, 

He  did  them  with  his  presence  greet, 
And  gave  to  them  his  last  command. 

2   Upbraided  them  with  unbelief. 

And  hardness  of  each  stubborn  heart  : 

His  counsel  we  must  all  receive. 

Else  we  with  Christ  can  have  no  part 

•3  "Go,  preach  my  gospel,"  Jesus  saith. 
And  bring  them  all  unto  the  host. 
Baptize  believers  in  the  name, 

Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost." 

4  "He  that  believes  and  is  baptized, 

Shall  dwell  in  realms  of  joy  above, — 
Who  don't  believe  the  words  of  Christ. 
Shall  never  taste  redeeming  love." 


342  BAPTISM. 


479 


Teach  all  Nations  and  Baptize.  L.  M. 

*•  P  o,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize  !  w 

^  Aloud  th'  ascending  Jesus  cries  ; 
His  glad  apostles  took  the  word. 
And  round  the  nations  preached  their  Lord. 

2  Commissioned  thus,  by  Zioirs  King, 
VTe  to  this  water  now  do  bring 
These^happy  converts,  Avho  have  known 
And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 
Oh  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace : 
Refresh  their  souls  with  love  divine  ; 
Let  beams  of  glory  round  them  shine. 


480 


Design  of  the  Sacra/inents.  C.  M. 


TUie  sacraments  are  holy  signs, 
^    And  precious  gospel  seals: 
T5  exhibit  what  the  Lord  designs, 
And  what  his  word  reveals. 

But  these  are  not  themselves  the  grace, 
Which  signs  and  seals  set  forth  ; 

The  supper's  not  the  sacrifice, 
Nor  water  the  new  birth. 

The  sacraments  were  never  meant 

A  substitute  for  grace, 
They're  not  the  truths  they  represent, 

Nor  must  they  take  their  place. 

Sinners  may  publicly  profess, 
And  signs  and  seals  receive, 

Of  what  they  never  did  possess. 
Of  what  they  don't  believe. 


J 


FEET-WASHING.  343 

5   But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood. 
Ascends  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice. 


FEET-WASHING. 


481 


"FoUow  Me?  CM. 


TV>  snow  how  humble  Christians  ought 

-*-    To  one  another  be, 
Christ  with  his  own  example  taught. 
As  plainly  we  may  see. 

Though  lie  was  Lord  and  Master  great, 

Who  giveth  all  commands. 
He  wash'd  his  own  disciples'  feet, 

With  his  own  blessed  hands. 

When  thus  their  Master  with  them  dealt. 

And  proved  his  love  to  them. 
How  must  their  drooping  hearts  have  felt. 

To  meet  with  such  esteem. 

May  they  who  worldly  honor  seek. 

Learn  what  it  is  to  be 
Like  Jesus,  humble,  truly  meek. 

From  self-applauses  free. 

Such  facts  as  these  should  have  effect 

To  bring  the  haughty  low  : 
The  proudest  heart  should  feel  a  check. 

And  deeply  humbled  too. 


344  FEET-WASHING. 

6  Thus  Peter's  mind  was  much  impressed, 

He  thought  himself  too  mean  ; 
But  also  felt  himself  clistress'd, 
To  have  no  part  with  him. 

7  "Till  thou  art  wash'd  thou  hast  no  part 

With  me,"  the  Savior  said ; 
Then  Peter  cried,  "with  all  my  heart! 
Wash  thou  my  hands  and  head." 


482 


A  Plain  Example.  L.  M. 

ThiE  night  in  which  Christ  was  betrayed, 
■*-  For  us  a  plain  example  laid, 
He  to  a  private  room  retired, 
With  those  he  afterward  inspired. 

2  There  the  Lord's  supper  was  prepared, 
And  Christ  the  Lord  had  with  them  shared, 
Of^which  tir  apostles  did  partake, 

He  thus  an  ordinance  did  make. 

3  He  rose  and  laid  his  garments  by, 
When  tow'l  and  water  were  brought  nigh, 
To  prove  his  love  divinely  sweet,' 
Proceeds  to  wash  his  servants'  feet. 

4-  So  after  he  had  washed  their  feet, 
Resumed  his  garments,  took  his  seat : 
So  we  should  love  and  kindness  show, 
To  all  our  brethren  here  below. 

5  Ye  call  me  Master  and  your  Lord, 
Which  is  according  to  my  word, 
If  I  have  done  this  unto  you, 
Ye  ought  to  serve  each  other  too, 


48 


FKKT-wasiii  v..  3  4. 5 

6  Example  give  I  unto  you, 

As  I  have  done  bo  ye  should  do, 

And  if  ye  then  my  servants  be, 
Obey  my  word  and  follow  me. 

7  The  Lord  who  did  from  heaven  descend, 
Bid<  us  his  doctrine  to  defend  ; 

If  we  in  all  things  faithful  prove. 
We  shall  obtain  redeeming  love. 

•)     Feet- Washing  a  Church  Ordinance.         CM. 


Tn  Jesus'  name  (Mice  more  we  meet, 
^  To  honor  him  who  said  : 
Ye  ought  to  wash  eaeh  other's  feet, 
As  I  the  way  have  led. 

2  Then  come,  like  loving  brethren  bound, 

To  tread  the  paths  he  trod ; 
Come,  do  his  will,  and  walk  the  ground, 
Which  leads  to  heav'n  and  God. 

3  Shall  we  forget  the  sacred  rite, 

Our  dying  Lord  ordain'd, 

Upon  that  dark  and  solemn  night. 
When  he,  our  woe-cup  drain'd  ? 

4  With  words  of  love,  sublime  and  sweet, 

He  cheerM  each  fainting  heart, 
And  waslfd,  and  wip'd  those  loved  ones*  feet, 
From  whom  he  soon  must  part. 

5  Girded  to  serve;  the  Lord  of  all, 

Thus  taught  humility: 
And  still  his  voice  doth  on  Hfl  call, 
k>  Pear  not,  but  follow-  inc. 


346 


FEET-WASH  IX  G. 


6  If  I,  your  Lord  and  Master,  thought, 

A  servant's  office  meet, 
Be  not  ashamed,  but  know  ye  ought 
To  wash  each  other's  feet." 

7  Yea,  Lord,  we  will  remember  Thee, 

And  keep  this  plain  command  ; 
O,  may  our  hearts  obedient  be, 
In  one  united  band. 


484 


Ordinance  of  Washing  Feet. 


L.  M. 


T\THEN"  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below 
'*    He  taught  his  people  what  to  do  : 
And  would  we  yield  obedience  meet, 
AVe  must  descend  to  washing  feet. 

2  For  on  the  night  he  was  betrayM, 

He  for  us  all  a  pattern  laid  : 

When,  after  supper,  from  his  seat 

He  rose,  and  washed  his  brethren's  feet. 

3  The  Lord,  who  made  the  earth  and  sky. 
Arose,  and  laid  his  garments  by, 

And  washed  their  feet — to  show  that  we 
Should  always  kind  and  humble  be. 

4  He  washed  their  feet,  tho'  they  were  clean  : 
Nor  did  he  mean,  to  cleanse  from  sin  ; — 
But  Peter  said,  "It  shall  not  be; 

Thou  shall  not  stoop  to  washing  me." 

5  Then  Jesus  said,  "  If  you  refuse, 
And  will  not  my  instructions  choose, 
Thou  hast  no  part  or  lot  with  me;" 
Then  Peter  yielded  willingly. 


FEET-WASH  IN  ef.  34* 

6  Like  Peter — some  still  disobey: 
'•"Tis  not  essential," they  will  say  : 
But  such  a  pretext  will  not  stand 
Before  our  Savior's  plain  command: — 

7  "You  call  me  Lord,  and  Master  too; 
Then  do,  as  I  have  done  to  you  : 
Keep  all  my  words  and  laws,  complete. 
And  prove  your  love,  by  washing  feet. 

8  Ye  shall  be  happy,  if  ye  know 

And  do  these  things,  by  faith,  below  ; 
And  I  will  guide  you,  till  you  die. 
And  then  receive  vour  souls  on  high." 


m 


H»J  Feet -Washing  Enjoined.  8.  M. 

"Dehold  ! — Our  blessed  Lord 
-^  Met  with  his  chosen  band, 
And  said  to  them,  in  act  and  word, 
"Keep  this, my  plain  command.'' 

He  laid  his  garments  by. 
Upon  that  doleful  night. 
When  earth  and  hell  combined,  to  try 
Man's  only  hope  to  blight. 

Then  did  our  humble  Lord 
With  towel  girded  stand. 
A  basin,  full  of  water  ponr'd, 

Held  in  his  sacred  hand  ; 

And  meekly  bow  him  down. 
As  servant  of  them  all — 
Although  the  heir  to  glory's  crown — 
On  whom  the  angels  call ; — 


3  iS 


FEET-WASHING. 


And  lo ! — he  washed  their  feet ! 
And  then  he  wiped  them  dry  ! 
And  taught  them,  thus,  a  lesson  meet, 
Of  deep  humility. 

"Know  ye  what  I  have  done  ?" 
Said  he  to  one  and  all ; 
"I  have  to  you  a  pattern  shown, — 
Whom  ye  your  Master  call ; 

"As  I  have  washed  your  feet, 
To  show  my  love  for  you : 
Ye  ought  to  wash  each  other's  feet, 
And  prove  your  friendship,  too. 

"The  servant  must  not  claim 
To  be  above  his  Lord;" — 
Then,  Lord,  be  this  my  constant  aim, 
To  keep  thy  sacred  word. 


48(1 


Christ  Our  Evample. 


H.  M. 


The  Church  of  God  believes  it  right, 
-*-    To  think  and  do  as  Jesus  bade, 
When  on  that  dark  and  doleful  night 
He  gave  his  law,  and  plainly  said: — 

Mark  the  example  which  I  give; 
Keep  it,  and  show  your  mutual  love  : 
My  precepts  do,  and  you  shall  live, 
In  bliss  below,  and  heaven  above. 

Then,  do  we  love  our  brethren  now? 
And  are  we  bound  in  union  sweet  ? 
If  so,  like  Jesus,  let  us  bow. 
And  let  us  wash  each  other's  feet. 


HIT-:    LORD'S    SUPPER.  >i40 

4  Let  no  <>nc  be  ashamed  of  this, — 

Or  shrink  like  Peter,  ami  say.  no ] 
But  as  we  aim  for  heavenly  bliss. 
We'll  in  our  Master's  footsteps  go. 

5  Now,  Lord,  we'll  wash  thy  people's  feet. 
And  here  enjoy  their  fond  embrace; 
Each  with  a  kiss  of  friendship  greet: 
And  hope  in  lore  to  see  thy  face. 

6  And  then  we'll  feast  on  heavenly  love. 
And  find  our  joys  to  be  complete  : 
Yes,  then  we'll  sing  thy  praise  above, 
And  bow,  with  angels,  at  thy  feet. 


THE    LORD'S    SUPPER. 


48? 


The  L<>i<l'x  Supper  Instituted.  L.  M. 


"Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
-■-  When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes; — 

Before  the  mournful  scene  began. 
He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

"  This  is  my  bod}',  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food;'' 
Then  took  the  cup  and  bless'd  the  wine; 
"'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  mv  blood.'' 


350  THE    LORD'S    SUPPER. 

4  "Do  this/5  he  cried,  "till  time  shall  end, 
In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend ; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  trie  Lamb. 

Communion.— 1  Cor.  10:   16,  17.         S.  M. 

Tesus  invites  his  saints 
**    To  meet  around  his  board; 
Here  the  redeem'd,  can  sit  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls 
Christ  and  his  members  one; 
His  people  children  of  his  love, 
And  Christ  his  first-born  Son. 

We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 
One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

Let  ail  our  powers  be  joined, 
His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


THE    LORD'S    SUPPER.  351 

"This  do  in  Remembrance  of  Me"        C.  M. 

According  to  thy  gracious  word, 
^*-  In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 

Thy  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  my  eyes. 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee. 

5  Remember  thee  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 


490 


Humble  Communion.  C.  M. 

T  ord,  at  thy  table  we  behold 
-^  The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
But  most  of  all  admire,  that  we 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  ; — 


ob'2  THE    LOBD'S    SUPPEE. 

2  We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin, 

And  rebels  to  our  God ; 
We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  room! 
Jesus  our  weary  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  come. 

4  Eat,  O  my  friends,  the  Savior  cries  ; 

The  feast  was  made  for  you  : 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too. 

5  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  beav'n, 

Join  all  your  sacred  pow'rs ; 
Xo  theme  is  like  redeeming  love ; 
Xo  Savior  is  like  ours. 

G  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 


491 


The  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ.  C.  M. 


TTere  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 
-*■*-  To  feed  on  food  divine : 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetly  flow  : 
O,  what  delightful  food ! 
We  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  txood. 


ttie   lord's    suppek.  353 

3  Deep  was  the  suffering  he  endur'd 

Upon  th'  accursed  tree : 
"For  me,"  each  welcome  guest  may  say, 
u'T\vas  all  endured  for  me." 

4  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free — 

Dear  Savior,  so  divine: 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me. 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 


492 


The  Lord 4  Table.  C.  M. 


TUie  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 
-*-  And  blessings  crown  the  board: 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys. 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men. 
And  endless  life  are  given. 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

8  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now. 
Were  fed  and  feasted  here  : 
And  millions  more,  .>till  on  the  way. 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  All  things  are  ready;  come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Master's  name. 


49 


•)  Enjoyment  in  tit.  Service.  L.  M. 

"Par  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begoae  ; 

-*-    Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Savior  see  : 
I  wail  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee. 

28 


354  the   lord's   supper. 

2  (),  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fee, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire: 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above. 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  love. 

3  Blest  Savior,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are! 
Ne'er  did  the  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine! 
In  thee  thy  Fathers  glories  shine; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  ador\l. 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  Lord 


494 


The  Last  Sc<  L.  M. 


'Twas  on  the  night,  when  doom'd  to  know 
■*■    The  eager  rage  of  every  foe. 
That  night,  in  which  he  was  betray'd. 
The  Savior  of  the  world  took  bread  ; 

-2  And,  alter  thanks  and  glory  giv'n 
To  him  that  rules  in  earth  and  heav  n. 
That  symbol  of  his  flesh  he  broke. 
And  thus  to  all  his  followers  spoke  : 

:>,  My  broken  body  thus  1  give 

To  you,  my  friends:  take,  eat,  and  live: 

And  oft  the  sacred  feast  renew. 

That  brings  my  wondrous  love  to  view. 

4  Then  in  his  hands  the  cup  he  rais'd. 
Ami  (rod  anew  he  thank'd  and  prais'd; 
While  kindness  in  his  bosom  glow'd, 

And  from  his  lips  salvation  ilow'd. 


i 


rra   lord's  -t;pper.  $&6 

5  My  blood  J  thus  pour  forth,  he  cries, 
To  cleanse  the  soul  in  sin  thai  lies; 
In  this  the  coi  enanl  is  seal'd, 

And  heavVs  yeai'd. 

6  This  cap  is  fraught  with  love  to  men  ; 
Let  all  partake  who  love  my  name; 
Through  latest  ages  let  it  pour 

In  mem'ry  of  my  dying  hour. 

J  if.)  I    ming  to  the  Tdblt  of  the  Lord.         C.  M. 

T  et  vain  pursuits  and  vain  desire^ 
-^  Be  banished  from  the  heart. 
The  Savior's  love  fill  every  breast. 
And  light  and  life  impart. 

2  He  knew  how  frail  our  nature  is, 

Our  souls  how  apt  to  stray: 
H<»w  much  we  need  his  gracious  help 
To  keep  us  in  the  way. 

3  These  faithful  pledges  of  his  love 

His  mercy  did  ordain. 
To  bring  refreshment  to  our  souls, 

And  faith  and  hope  sustain. 

4  Since  such  his  condescending  grace, 

Let  u>  with  hearts  sincere. 
<  Obedient  to  his  holy  will, 

To  this  dear  feast  draw  near. 

5  And  while  we  join  to  celebrate 

The  sufferings  of  our  Lord. 
May  we  receive  new  grace  and  power. 

To  keep  his  holy  word. 


356 


THE    LORD'S    SUPPEB. 


Can  we  Vorgei : 


C.  M. 


Tesus  !  thy  love  shall  we  forget : 
M    And  never  bring  to  mind 
The  grace  that  paid  our  hopeless  debt. 
And  bade  us  pardon  find  ? 

Cho. — Our  sorrows  and  our  sins  were  laid 
On  thee — alone  on  thee  ; 
Thy  precious  blood  our  ransom  paid ; 
Thine  all  the  glory  be. 

2  Shall  we  thy  life  of  grief  forget. 

Thy  fasting  and  thy  pray'r; 
Thy  locks  with  mountain  vapors  wet. 
To  save  us  from  despair  ? 

3  Gethsemane,  can  we  forget — 

Thy  struggling  agony — 
When  night  lay  dark  on  Olivet, 
And  none  to  watch  with  thee  ? 

4  Can  we  the  crown  of  thorns  forget — 

The  buffeting  and  shame  ; 
When  hell  thy  sinking  soul  beset, 
And  earth  reviTd  thy  name  ? 

5  The  nails,  the  spear  can  we  forget, 

The  agonizing  cry  : — 
-My  God!  my  Father!  wilt  thou  let 
Thy  Son  forsaken  die?" 


0  Life's  highest  joys  we  may  forget — 
Our  kindred  cease  to  love ; 
But  he  who  paid  our  hopeless  debt. 
Our  constancy  shall  prove. 


, 


EN  lord's  s&tffi.  ;">oT 

197  A  >  8.  M. 

A  fob  a  prophet's  tire! 
^  0  for  an  angel's  tongue ! 
To  speak  the  mighty  love  of  Him 
Who  on  the  cross  was  hung. 

2  In  vain  our  hearts  attempt, 

In  language  meet,  to  tell 
How  through  a  thousand  sorrows  burned 
That  flame  unquenchable. 

3  Yet  would  we  praise  that  love. 
Beyond  expression  dear: 

Come,  gather  round  this  tabic,  then. 
And  celebrate  it  here. 

4  These  symbols  of  his  death, 

O,  with  what  power  they  speak! 
Prophetic  lips  and  angels*  lyres. 
Compared  with  these,  are  weak. 

")        And  shall  thej  plead  in  vain 
With  our  forgetful  souls  ? 
Forbid  it.  Lord,  while  through  our  veins 
The  vital  current  rolls. 

The  Gospel  Feast.  C.  M. 

TTow  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
-*-*-  With  Christ  within  the  doors. 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores. 

2   While  all  our  hearts,  and  every  song, 
Join  to  admire  the  feast. 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, 
"Lord,  wbv  was  I  a  ^uest ! 


498 


358  THE    I.nKD  S    SUPPER. 

3  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room. 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

4  Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forc'd  us  in. 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations.  0  our  God: 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 
And  bring  the  8 trangers  home. 

6  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

[[)[)  Hymn  At?,,  th  Lartf*  Svjtperi  S.  M 

Vow  let  each  happy  guest 
■^    The  sacred  concert  raise. 
To  elose  the  honors  of  the  feast. 
And  sing  the  Master's  praise. 

2       His  precepts,  how  divine! 
How  suited  to  our  state ! 
How  bright  his  acts  of  mercy  shine! 
His  promises  how  great  ! 

:;       This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breath. 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  int'rest  in  his  death. 


.)()() 


THK   LORD'S   -rrrr.K.  859 

Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd 
His  glorious  name  to  raise: 
Let  holy  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

v  CM. 


Vi;  followers  <»{'  the  Prince  of  peace, 
*-  Who  'round  his  table  draw, 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

The  lpve  which  all  his  bosom  filPd. 

Did  all  his  actions  guide; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught; 

Inspired  by  love,  he  died. 

Let  eaeh  the  sacred  law  fulfil : 

Like  his  be  e\  i  ry  mind  : 
Be  every  temper  formed  by  love, 

Ami  every  action  kin*]. 

Let  none  who  call  themselves  his  friends 

Disgrace  the  honored  name, 
Hut  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 

The  titlt-  which  thev  claim. 


501 


'■>  Faith.  C.  .\J. 

HPhe  rich  memorials  of  thj  grief, 
■*-    The  sufferings  of  thy  death, 
We  come,  blest  Savior,  to  receive — 

But  would  receive  with  faith. 

The  tokens  sent  us.  bo  relie 

Our  spirits  when  they  droop. 
We  come,  blest  Savior,  to  receive, 

But  would  receive  with  hope. 


360  tite  lord's  supper. 

3  The  pledges  thou  wast  pleasM  to  leave, 

Our  mournful  minds  to  move, 
We  come,  blest  Savior,  to  receive — 
But  would  receive  with  love. 

4  Here,  in  obedience  to  thy  word. 

We  take  the  bread  and  wine ; 
The  utmost  we  can  do,  blest  Lord, 
For  all  beyond  is  thine. 

5  Increase  our  faith,  and  hope,  and  love; 

Lord,  give  us  all  that's  good; 

We  would  thy  full  salvation  prove, 

And  share  thv  flesh  and  blood. 


502 


Solemn  Fast.  CM. 


'That  doleful  night  before  his  death, 
■*■    The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Did,  almost  with  his  latest  breath, 
This  solemn  feast  ordain. 

2  To  keep  the  feast.  Lord,  we  are  met, 

And  to  remember  thee ; 
Help  each  poor  trembler  to  repeat, 
"The  Savior  died  for  me." 

3  Thy  sufferings,  Lord,  each  sacred  sign 

To  our  remembrance  brings; 
We  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  things. 

4  O,  tune  our  tongues,  and  put  in  frame 

Each  heart  that  pants  for  thee, 
To  sing,  "Hosanna  to  the  Lamb, 
The  Lamb  that  died  for  me." 


rm:%  lord's  srrprK.  Ml 

.)()•)  ETjmAnI  frau*  S.M. 

F  i  c  all  our  tongues  be  om\ 
-^  To  praise  our  Gk)d  on  high, 
Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son, 
For  us  to  bleed  and  die. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease. 
To  sing  the  Savior's  name : 

Jesus,  tlv  Embassador  of  peace. 

How  cheerfully  he  came. 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears. 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appear- 
To  make  the  payment  good. 

4  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 
But  he,  our  Priest,  atone-  : 

On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt, 

And  offered  with  his  groans. 

5  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert ; 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

6  While  the  Eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above, 

Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me. 
And  seal  my  Savior's  love. 

0U4  Discerning  th>  Lord's  Body,  P.  M, 

Tests,  all-redeeming  Lord, 

"    Magnify  thy  dying  word  ; 

In  thine  ordinance  appear ; 

Come,  and  meet  thy  followers  here. 


362  THE    LORDS    SUPPER. 

2  In  the  rite  thou  hast  enjoined, 
Let  us  now  our  Savior  find; 

Drink  the  blood  for  sinners  shed. 
Taste  thee  in  the  broken  bread. 

3  Thou  our  faithful  hearts  prepare  ; 
Thou  thy  pardoning  grace  declare: 
Thou  that  hast  for  sinners  died. 

Show  thyself  the  Crucified  ! 

4  All  the  power  of  sin  remove; 
Fill  us  with  thy  perfect  love ; 
Stamp  us  with  the  stamp  divine: 
Seal  our  souls  forever  thine. 

•)()•)  The  Supper  of  the  Lamh.  S.  M. 

rPiiEE,  King  of  saints,  we  praise 
-*-  For  this  our  living  bread; 
Nourished  by  thy  preserving  grace. 
And  at  thy  table  i\-d. 

2  Vet  still  a  higher  seat 

We  in  thy  kingdom  claim. 
Who  here  begin  by  faith  to  eat 
The  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

3  That  glorious,  heavenly  prize 

We  surely  shall  attain, 
And,  in  the  palace  of  the  skies. 
With  thee  forever  reiun. 


THF.    niETSTIAV.  8d9 

T  II  K    C  1 1  R I  8  'I"  I  A  N  . 


.)()() 


Not  Athamed  of  Je*m.  L.  ML 


Tesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 

Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  thro'  endless  days  ? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star: 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend, 
On  whom  my  hope-  of  heaven  depend! 
No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame. 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

i   Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may. 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away  ; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave  ; 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Savior  slain  ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me! 

.)()/  The  Christ;.!,',  Happy  8t*te.  C.  M. 

TTow  happy  is  the  christian's  state! 
"  His  sins  are  all  forgiv'n  ; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace. 
And  lifts  his  hopes  to  heav'n. 


364  THE    CHRISTIAN". 

2  Though  iii  the  ragged  path  of  life 

He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh ; 
Yet,  trusting  in  his  God,  he  finds 
Delivering  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wandering  steps. 

He  feels  the  ehast'ning  rod. 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes 

To  call  his  soul  away, 
His  soul  in  raptures  sha)l  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 

Q 

giving  to  Christ.  L.  M. 


508 


IV Ty  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 
^"    To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  I  would  not  breathe  for  worldly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good, 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

3  'Tis  to  my  Savior  I  would  live ; 
To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

4  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless 
When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more, 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 


THE    CHRISTIAN. 


365 


509 


Communion  with  God. 


L.  M. 


f\  that  I  could  forever  dwell 
^  With  Mary  at  my  Savior's  feet, 
And  view  the  form  I  love  so  well. 
And  all  his  tender  words  repeat ! 

2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  soul. 
And  heav'n  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss ; 
O,  is  there  aught  from  pole  to  pole. 
One  moment  to  compare  with  this? 

3  This  is  the  hidden  life  1  prize, 
A  life  of  pure  and  filial  love, — 
When  most  my  follies  I  despise, 
And  raise  the  highest  thoughts  above. 

4  Thus  would  I  live,  till  nature  fail, 
And  all  my  former  sins  forsake : 
Then  rise  to  God  within  the  veil, 
And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 


Nw 


366  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 


•510 


Spiritual  Joy.  C  M. 


T^rom  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
•*•    And  run  eternal  rounds. 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies. 
And  all  created  bounds. 

The  ht)ly  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave. 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind. 

And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns. 
In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 

I'll  spend  a  long  eternity, 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 


oil 


The  Happy  Christian.  C.  M. 


My  God — the  spring  of  all  my  jovs. 
The  life  of  my  delights  ; 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  day*. 
And  comfort  of  my  nights! 

In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun  : 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star. 

And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

The  opening  heav'ns  around  me  shine. 
With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 

If  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 


CHRISTIANS    EXPERIENCE.  367 

I   My  soul  would  leave  thi>  heavy  clay 
At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way. 
To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

5   Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
I'd  break  through  every  foe : 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conqueror  through. 


.512 


Support  in  God.  CM. 

f\  oor> ! — our  help  in  ages  past. 

^  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast. 
Ariel  our  eternal  home, — 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  : 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  i<  sure. 

.■;  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 
Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, — 
-Return,  ye  sons  of  men  :" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

•T>  O  God! — our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  l&st, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 


3G8  CITRISTIAX    EXPERIENCE. 

OlO  God  my  Delight.  S.  M. 

ATv  God,  permit  my  tongue 
■***-  This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail, 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy  does  implore ; 

Nor  travelers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 

No  joy  can  be  compared  to  this, 
To  love  and  serve  the  Lord. 

4  To  thee  I  lift  my  hands, 
And  praise  thee  while  I  live  ; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  food  and  pleasures  give. 

5  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 

I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

6  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies ; 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies* 

514  z°y  &  &*&  c.  M. 

"\.|y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
*"■  My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above. 
Or  on  this  earthly  bail. 


, 


dlHTJlTTAS     :  ?CE.  369 

2  What  i  :  :ies, 

And  ti:  •"  clod  ! 

There's  nothing  h  niy  joys, 

There's  nothii 

3  In  vain  the  bright*  the  burning  sun 

ight; 
Tis  thy  -  >n, 

[f  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

-t  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 
It*  once  compared  to  I 
Or  what's  mj  >r  my  hea 

( )-  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

5  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 
And  call'd  the  stars  my  own. 

Without  thy  grace-  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

S  Let  others  s  seas, 

An<l  grasp  in  all         -     >re  : 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  th 
Ami  I       sire  no  more. 


515 


if«  0r«o?.  C.  M. 

Tbsus,  the  Savior  of  my  soul, 

^    Be  thou  my  hearts  delight ; 

Ever  the  same  to  me  remain — 

My  joy  by  day  and  night. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty  after  thee 
May  1  be  found  each  hour; 
Humble  in  heart,  and  happy  kept 

By  thine  almighty  pow'r. 

2i 


370  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  O  may  I  never  once  forget, 

What  a  poor  worm  I  am ; 
From  death  and  hell  redeem'd  by  blood, 
The  blood  of  God's  dear  Lamb. 

4  May  thy  blest  Spirit,  in  my  heart, 

Most  sweetly  shed  abroad, 
The  love  of  my  incarnate  God, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood. 

5  The  mystery  of  redeeming  love 

Be  ever  dear  to  me ; 
And  may  the  flesh  and  blood  of  Christ 
My  dailv  manna  be. 


516 


Fellowship  Kith  God.  C.  M. 

TVTot  life,  nor  all  the  toys  of  art, 
-^    Xor  pleasure's  flowry  road, 
Can  to  my  soul  such  bliss  impart 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Not  health,  nor  friendship  here  below, 

Nor  wealth,  that  golden  load, 
Can  such  delights  and  comforts  show 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

3  When  I  in  love  am  made  to  bear 

Affliction's  needful  rod, 
Light,  sweet,  and  kind  the  strokes  appear, 
Through  fellowship  with  God. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  fiery  blast. 

And  dark  distraction's  road, 
I'm  happy,  if  I  can  but  state 
Some  fellowship  with  God. 


CHRISTIAN   GRACBft.  3  71 

And  when  the  icy  arms  of  death 

Shall  chill  my  flowing  blood. 
With  joy  ril  yield  my  latest  breath, 
In  fellowship  with  God. 

When  I  at  last  to  heav'n  ascend, 

And  gain  that  bright  abode, 
A  bless'd  eternity  I'll  spend 

In  fellowship  with  God. 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 


517 


Love  the  Greatest  and  Brightest  Grace,    C.  M. 


TJappy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
-*"*-  Where  love  inspires  the  breasts ; 

Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train. 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain. 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear; 
The  stubborn  heart  will  fight  and  reign. 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay. 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  9ee  our  smiling  God, 


372  CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

518  Thy  WUl  be  Done,  C.  M. 

Qbarcher  of  hearts  !  from  mine  erase 
^  All  thoughts  that  should  not  be, 

And  in  its  deep  recesses  trace 
My  gratitude  to  thee. 

2  Hearer  of  prayer !  O,  guide  aright 

Each  word  and  deed  of  mine; 
Life's  battle  teach  me  how  to  fight. 
And  be  the  victory  thine. 

3  Giver  of  all — for  every  good 

In  the  Redeemer  came — 
For  shelter,  raiment,  and  for  food, 
I  thank  thee  in  His  name. 

4  Father,  and  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ! 

Thou  glorious  Three  in  One ! 
Thou  knowest  best  what  I  need  most, 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 

0l9     Thr  Christian's  Glory  and  Fortitude.     L.  M. 

Tests,  my  Savior,  and  my  God, 

'*    Thou  hast  redeenf d  me  with  thy  blood  : 

By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 

I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah!  should  my  inconstant  heart. 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me, 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate ; 
The  guilt,  the  shame  I  deprecate: 
And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  mv  warmest  vows. 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES.  373 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord, 

Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford  : 
0  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

5  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears. 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tear- ; 
So  shall  I  to  the  worn]  proclaim 
The  honors  of  the  Christian  name. 

Holiness  and  Grace.  L.  M. 

sJo  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 

^  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

*2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  Savior  God  : 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 

And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  >in. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  he  denied, 

Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride: 
While  justice,  temp'rance,  truth  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirit-  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord. 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

•J  ^  J  Importance  of  Charity.  S.  M. 

TTad  I  the  gift  of  tongues, 
**  Great  God,  without  thy  grace. 
My  loudest  words,  my  loftiest  songs 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 


374  CHEISTIAN    GRACES. 

2  Though  thou  shouldst  give  me  skill 
Each  mystery  to  explain; 

Without  a  heart  to  do  thy  will, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 

3  Had  I  such  faith  in  God, 
As  mountains  to  remove, 

No  faith  could  work  effectual  good, 
That  did  not  work  by  love. 

4  Grant,  then,  this  one  request, — 
Whatever  be  denied, — 

That  love  divine  may  rule  my  breast, 
And  all  my  actions  guide. 

Religion  Vain  Without  Love.  L.  M. 

TTad  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
•*-**  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach,  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still,  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 
To  feed  the  needy  and  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame 
To  gain  a  martyrs  glorious  name ; 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


•521 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES.  375 

Holy  L  S.  11 

T  ove  is  the  BtroDgest  tie 

-^  That  can  our  souls  unite; 
Love  makes  our  service  liberty. 
Our  every  burden  light. 

2  We  run  in  God's  commands 
When  love  directs  the  way  ; 

With  willing  hearts  and  active  hands 
Our  Master's  will  obey. 

3  Love  softens  all  our  toil, 

And  makes  our  bondage  blest; 

The  gloomy  desert  wears  a  smile, 
When  love  inspires  the  breast 

4  When  we  ascend  the  skies 
And  see  the  Savior's  face. 

Love  will  to  full  perfection  rise. 
And  reign  through  all  the  place. 


Christian  Submission.  CM. 

TTow  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 
■"■  To  God.  the  holy  one  ; 
With  filial  love  and  trust  to  say. 
0  God,  thy  will  be  done  ! 

2  We  in  these  sacred  words  can  find 

A  cure  for  every  ill. 
They  calm  and  soothe  the  troubled  mind 
And  bid  all  care  be  still. 

3  O  may  that  will  that  gave  me  birth. 

And  an  immortal  soul. 
In  joy  or  grief,  in  life  or  death, 
My  every  wish  control. 


37G  CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

4  O,  could  my  heart  thus  ever  pray, — 
Thus  imitate  thy  Son! 
Teach  me,  O  God.  in  truth  to  Bay, 
Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 

525  Meek  L.  M. 

TTappy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 
-*"*-  Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray. 

Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest. 

Enjoy-  on  earth  celestial  day. 

2  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  sting; 
No  jars  his  peaceful  tent  invade  ; 

He  rests  b<  neath  th5  Almighty's  wing, 
Hostile  to  none — of  none  afraid. 

3  Spirit  of  grace  !  all  meek  and  mild, 
Inspire  our  hearts. —  our  souls  possess; 
Repel  each  passion  rr.de  and  wild, 
And  bless  us,  as  we  aim  to  bless. 


526 


L.  ML 


T)lesi  are  the  humble  souls  that  >ee 
~  Their  emptiness  and  poverty: 
Treasur*  ice  to  them  are  gi\ 

And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2   Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart. 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart  ; 

I  of  Christ  divinely  fl< 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  v 

:>   Blest  are  the  meek  who  stand  afar 

-  -     and  y?ar; 

G     I  wi  their  hap] 

d  plead  their  cause  against  the  great, 


CHRISTIAN     GRA<   B8.  ;>  i 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteously  ss  ; 

They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed, 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move, 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love: 
From  Christ  the  Lord  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

0  Blest  are  the  pure  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  pow'r  of  sin  : 
With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 

A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife; 

They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss. 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Blest  aiv  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus*  sake  : 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord: 

Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


527 


L.  M. 


"Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three. 

■*■   Yet  is  the  greatest  charity; 
Father  of  lights,  these  gifts  impart 

To  mine  and  every  human  heart. 

2   Faith,  that  in  prayer  can  never  fail. 
Hope,  that  o'er  doubting  must  prevail. 
And  charity,  whose  name  above 
Is  God's  own  name  for  God  is  love. 


378  CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

3  The  morning  star  is  lost  in  light, 
Faith  vanishes  at  perfect  sight, 
The  rainbow  passes  with  the  storm, 
And  hope  with  sorrow's  fading  form. 

4  But  charity,  serene,  sublime, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  time, 
Like  the  blue  sky's  all-bounding  space, 
Holds  heaven  and  earth  in  its  embrace. 

Zeal,  True  and  False.  C.  It 

^eal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
^  The  fire  of  love  supplies; 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 
Can  pity  and  forbear ; 

The  false  is  headstrong,  tierce,  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  christian  warms, 
He  knows  the  worth  of  peace: 

But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Yes,  self,  however  well  employed, 
Has  its  own  ends  in  view; 

And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
"  Come,  see  what  I  can  do." 

5  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 
And  be  applauded  here  ; 

But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain 
When  Jesus  shall  appear, 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES.  379 


6  O  Lord,  the  idol  self,  dethrone, 
And  from  our  hearts  remove; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown. 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 


529 


C.  M. 


"Ve  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 
-*-    Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain  ; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel. 
And  make  their  efTort>  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 

For  this  he  will  provide 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food. 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  lie  will  e'er  forsake. 

Or  leave  his  work  undone  : 
He's  faithful  to  his  premises. 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

Or  death's  tremendous  --ting: 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve. 
To  endle--  ^^yy  bring. 

J\J  Joy  a  Fruit  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

Toy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
"    In  nature's  barren  soil ; 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know. 
I-  vanitv  and  toil. 


380  CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

2  But  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace. 

And  makes  his  glories  known, 
The  fruits  of  heav'nly  joy  and  peace 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 

3  A  bleeding  Savior,  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil, 

To  know  that  God  is  mine, 
Are  springs  of  joy  that  never  fail — 
Unspeakable !  divine ! 

5  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy. 

And  sanctify  the  mind  ; 
Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

G  No  more,  believers,  mourn  your  lot, 
But  since  you  are  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  them  who  know  him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

•)0±  Justice  and  Eqaity.  O.  M. 

Pome,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  see ; 
^   Have  they  been  just  and  right? 
Is  the  great  rule  of  equity 
Our  practice  and  delight  ? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbor  do, 
Have  we  still  done  the  same  ? 
From  others  ne'er  withheld  the  due 
Which  we  from  others  claim? 


rnm^TiAX  pi'ties.  S81 

3  Do  we.  in  all  we  sell  or  buy, 

Integrity  maintain, 
And  knowing  God  is  always  nigh, 
Renounce  unrighteous  gain  ? 

4  Then  may  we  raise  our  modest  pray'r 

To  God,  the  just  and  kind  ; 
May  humbly  east  en  him  our  care, 
And  hope  his  grace  to  find. 


CHRISTIAN    DUTIES. 


m 


Tht  Christian's  Charg*  and  Duty.       S.  M. 

A    charge  to  keep  I  have, 
?*  A  God  to  glorify — 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

*2     To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil ; 

O,  may  it  all  my  pow'rs  engage, 

To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live : 

And  O,  thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely  ; 

Assurd  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 


382  CHRISTIAN    DUTIES. 


Take  up  thy  Cross.  L.  If. 

T^ake  up  thy  cross !  the  Savior  said, 
-*-   If  thou  wouldst  my  disciple  be  ; 
Take  up  thy  cross  with  willing  heart, 
And  humbly  follow  after  me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross !  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm; 
My  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
And  brace  thy  heart  and  nerve  thy  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  !  nor  heed  the  shame, 

And  let  thy  foolish  pride  be  still ; 
Thy  Lord  did  not  refuse  to  die 
Upon  the  cross  on  Calvary's  hill. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross,  then,  in  his  strength, 

And  calmly  sin's  wild  deluge  brave ; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home, 
It  points  to  bliss  beyond  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  follow  me, 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down ; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross, 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

Self-Denial  C.  M. 

Qtrait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
^  That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 
The  mind  and  will  renew'd, 
Passion  suppressed  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 


CHRISTIAN    DUTIES.  883 

3  Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  graft*. 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased. 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence, 

That  vile  idolatry; 
And  every  member,  every  sense. 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power. 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour. 
And  pray  and  never  faint. 

6  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

Love  of  God  and  our  Neighbor.  L.  M. 

T^hus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
*-    "Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God 
With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbor  next  in  place 
Share  thine  affections  and  esteem ; 
And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 
Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke ; 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove  ; 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke ; 

And  the  whole  law's  fulfilled  by  love. 


384  CHBlSTtAK  r>rTTE>. 

4  But,  0,  how  base  our  passions  are! 

How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 


536 


The  Good  a  ■■  Happy.  ('.  M. 


TJuw  blest  is  he  who  ne'<  r  consents 
J-J-  By  ill  advice  to  walk  ; 
Xor  stands  in  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 
W  i  \  e re  m  e  n  p  r<  >  fa i  i  e  1  y  talk  ; 

•J  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 
His  business  and  delight — 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day. 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams. 

With  timely  fruit  doth  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways  : 

To  happiness  they  tend; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

.)•}/  The  GoM<m  Rule-.  L.  M. 

Pracious  Redeemer,  how  divine — 
^  How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine; 
To  do  to  all  men  just  the  same, 
A<  we  expect,  or  wish  from  them. 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain, 
Gives  not  the  mind  or  memory  pain  ; 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 


CHRISTIAN'    I)l'TU>.  385 

3  How  blest  would  every  nation  be. 
Thus  ruled  by  love  and  equity; 
All  would  be  free,  all  friends,  no  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 

•JOO  Walk  w»  tJie  Lvjht.  C.  M. 

T\Talk  in  the  light,  so  shalt  thou  know 
**    That  fellowship  of  love, 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  his, 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrinM, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light,  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  pass'd  away, 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

4  Walk  in  the  light,  and  e'en  the  tomb 

Xo  fearful  shade  shall  wear ; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquer'd  there. 

5  Walk  in  the  light !  thy  path  shall  be 

Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright : 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light. 

The  Faithful  Servant.  S.  M. 

Ve  servants  of  the  Lord, 
■*■    Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heav'nly  word, 

And  watchful  at  his  gate 
25 


386  CHRISTIAN   DUTIES. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch !  'tis  your  Lords'  command  ; 
And  while  we  speak,  he's  near ; 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  erown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread, 
With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 

And  raise  that  favorite  servant's  head, 
Amidst  th'  angelic  band. 


540 


Kindness  to  the  Poor.  CM. 


TTow  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 
-*--*-  And  follows  his  commands; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine. 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 


(  huistian'  nrriKs.  3S7 

His  works  of  piety  and  of  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord; 
Sweet  peace  on  earth,  and  joys  above. 

Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 


541 


Dare  and  Do.  M, 


TYuu:  to  think,  though  bigots  frown; 
■*-*  Dare  in  words  your  thoughts  express  ; 
Dare  to  rise,  though  oft  east  down; 
Dare  the  wrongM  and  scorn'd  to  bless. 

2  Dare  from  custom  to  depart ; 
Dare  the  priceless  pearl  possess ; 

Dare  to  wear  it  next  your  heart; 
Dare,  when  sinners  curse,  to  bless. 

3  Dare  forsake  what  you  deem  wrong; 
Dare  to  walk  in  wisdom's  way; 
Dare  to  give  where  gifts  belong; 
Dare  God's  precepts  to  obey. 

4  Do  what  conscience  says  is  right; 

Do  what  reason  says  is  best ; 
Do  with  willing  mind  and  heart ; 
Do  your  duty  and  be  blest. 


542 


Duty  to  the  Erring.  L.  M. 


TTToulpst  thou  an  erring  soul  redeem, 
"    And  lead  a  lost  one  back  to  God  ; 
Wouldst  thou  a  guardian  angel  seem 
To  one  who  long  in  guilt  hath  trod? 

Go  kindly  to  him — take  his  hand. 
With  gentlest  words,  within  thine  own  ; 
And  by  his  side  a  brother  stand 
Till  thou  the  demon,  sin,  dethrone. 


388  CHRISTIAN   DUTIES. 

3  Scorn  not  the  guilty,  then,  but  plead 
With  him  in  kindest,  gentlest  mood, 
And  back  the  lost  one  thou  mayst  lead 
To  God,  humanity  and  good ! 

4  Thou  art  thyself  but  man,  and  thou 
Art  weak,  perchance,  to  fall  as  he ; 
Then  mercy  to  the  fallen  show, 
That  mercy  may  be  shown  to  thee  ! 


543 


Seeking  Refuge  in  God.  C.  M. 


"Hear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat 
"  My  soul  for  shelter  flies : 
'Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat, 
When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  near ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector  and  my  Lord, 

Thy  constant  aid  impart ; 
O,  let  thy  kind  and  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  O,  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat; 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

544  Speak  Gently  to  the  Erring.  C.  M. 

^peak  gently  to  the  erring  ones  : — 
^  Ye  know  not  all  the  pow'r 
With  which  the  dark  temptation  came 
In  some  unguarded  hour. 


CHRISTIAN    DUTIES.  389 

2  Ye  may  not  know  how  earnestly 

They  straggled,  or  how  well. 

Until  the  hour  of  weakness  Came, 
And  sadly  thus  they  fell. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  one  : — 

0  do  not  thou  forget. 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin, 
He  is  thy  brother  yet. 

4  Heir  of  the  self-same  heritage, 

Child  of  the  self-same  God, 
He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path 
Thou  hast  in  weakness  trod. 

5  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones  : — 

For  is  it  not  enough 
That  innocence  and  peace  are  gone, 
Without  our  censure  rough  ? 

6  It  surely  is  a  weary  lot 

That  sin-crushed  heart  to  bear; 

And  they  who  share  a  happier  fate 

Their  chidings  well  may  spare. 

•)-lf)  Leaving  all  to  Folio  w  Jesus.  CM. 

A  xd  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
•**•  Jesus,  my  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
This  is  my  joy,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go — one  look  from  thee 
Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends, 


390  CHRISTIAN    DUTIES. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Savior  of  souls,  while  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'll  glory  in  my  gain. 


546 


Speak  Gently.  C.  M. 


^peak  gently — it  is  better  far 
^  To  rule  by  love  than  fear ; 
Speak  gently — let  no  harsh  word  mar 
The  good  we  may  do  here. 

2  Speak  gently  to  the  young — for  they 

Will  have  enough  to  bear ; 
Pass  through  this  life  as  best  they  may, 
'T  is  full  of  anxious  care. 

3  Speak  gently  to  the  aged  one, 

Grieve  not  the  careworn  heart ; 
The  sands  of  life  are  nearly  run, 
Let  them  in  peace  depart. 

i  Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones — 
They  must  have  toiled  in  vain  ; 
Perchance  unkindness  made  them  so ; 
Oh  win  them  back  again  ! 

5  Speak  gently — 't  is  a  little  thing, 
Dropped  in  the  heart's  deep  well ; 
The  good,  the  joy,  that  it  may  bring, 
Eternity  shall  tell. 

- — **^§*3h£*§***» 


CHRISTIAN    SUFFBBINGH.  391 


CHRISTIAN   SUFFERINGS. 


547  Comfort  in  God.  C.  M. 

Hi:ar  refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
'"  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  1  tell  eaeh  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But,  O !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still ; 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

Meelcness  in  Distress.  C.  M. 

'Teach  us,  in  time  of  deep  distress, 
■*■    To  own  thy  hand,  0  God, 
And  in  submissive  silence  learn 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 


392  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

2  In  every  changing  scene  of  life, 

Whatever  that  scene  may  be, 
Give  ns  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
A  mind  at  peace  with  thee. 

3  Do  thou  direct  our  steps  aright ; 

Help  us  thy  name  to  fear; 
And  give  us  grace  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  strength  to  persevere. 

4  Then  may  we  close  our  eyes  in  death, 

Without  a  fear  or  care ;  ♦ 
For  death  is  life,  and  labor  rest, 
If  thou  art  with  us  there. 

f)i»7        Divine  Shepherd's  Help  Implored.        C.  M. 

^iiepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve, 
^  In  this  our  evil  day  ; 
To  all  thy  tempted  followers  give, 
The  pow'r  to  watch  and  pray. 

2  Long  as  our  fiery  trials  last, 

Long  as  the  cross  we  bear, 
O  let  our  souls  on  thee  be  cast, 
In  never  ceasing  pray'r ! 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  thy  praying  grace 

Give  us  in  faith  to  claim ; 
To  wrestle,  till  we  see  thy  face, 
And  know  thy  hidden  name. 

4  Till  thou  the  Father's  love  impart, 

Till  thou  thyself  bestow, 

Be  this  the  cry  of  every  heart, 

»J  will  not 'let  thee  vgo," 


CHRISTIAN    BUFFERINGS.  393 

5  I  will  not  let  thee  go,  unless 
Thou  tell  thy  name  to  me ; 
With  all  thy  great  salvation  btess, 
And  sav,  "Christ  died  for  thee." 

/T/_ 

God  and  His  Laic.  C.  M. 


550 


P  od  and  his  law  are  my  delight, 
**   3Iy  glory  and  my  song ; 
My  sure  support  by  day  and  night, 
The  pleasure  of  my  tongue. 

2  When  darkness  overspreads  my  mind, 

His  word  supports  me  still; 
I'm  there  eon  vine  VI  that  God  is  kind, 
Though  I  no  eomfort  feel. 

3  Are  my  afflictions  sharp  and  long  ? 

Does  pain  extreme  ensue  ? 
God's  word  I  trust ;  his  arm  is  strong ; 
His  wisdom  bears  me  through. 

4  Glory  to  thee,  thou  God  of  love, 

For  favors  so  divine  ; 
Who  taught  my  heart  to  soar  above, 
And  made  those  blessings  mine. 

5  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  relief, 

Had  not  thy  truth  sustain V], 
I  must  have  perish'd  in  my  grief, 
Xo  other  help  remain'd. 

•)•) JL  [Comfort  in  flu-  Promises.  L.  M. 

n  God,  to  thee  we  raise  our  eyes ; 
^  Calm  resignation  we  implore ; 
O  let  no  murnrring  thought  arise, 
But  humblv  let  us  still  adore, 


394  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

2  With  meek  submission  may  we  bear 
Each  needful  cross  thou  shalt  ordain  ; 
Nor  think  our  trials  too  severe, 

Nor  dare  thy  justice  to  arraign. 

3  For  though  mysterious  now  thy  ways 
To  erring  mortals  may  appear, 
Hereafter  we  thy  name  shall  praise, 
For  all  our  keenest  sufferings  here. 

4  Thy  needful  help,  O  God,  afford, 
Nor  let  us  sink  in  deep  despair ; 
Aid  us  to  trust  thy  sacred  word, 
And  find  our  sweetest  comfort  there. 


Trusting  in  God  in  Affliction.  C.  M. 

IVTot  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
•*■"    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  ; 
But  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes, — 
A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upward  borne, 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promised  grace ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well  known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e  er  I  bore, 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace ; 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more, 
Than  what  my  Father  please, 


CHRISTIAN    SI  FFKR1NOS.  395 

f)00  Submission  and  JSesignation.  S.  M. 

Submissively,  my  God, 
^   I  all  to  thee  resign, 
And  bow  before  thy  chast'ning  rod; 

Nor  will  I,  Lord,  repine. 

•J       Why  Bhould  my  heart  complain, 
When  wisdom,  truth,  and  love 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  ? 

3  How  short  my  sufferings  here  ; 
How  needful  every  cross : 

Away  with  doubt,  distrust,  and  fear, 
Nor  eall  my  gain  my  loss. 

4  Then  give  or  take  away, 
111  bless  thy  sacred  name  : 

Jesus  to-day,  and  yesterday, 
And  ever  is  the  same. 

554:  Glory  my  Home.  P.M. 

?]\["1L)  scene8  °^  confusion  and  creature  nun- 
111  plaints 

How  sweet   to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

saints ; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

Cuo. — Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home; 

Prepare  me,   dear   Savior,  for  glory,  my 

home. 


396  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that   unite  all  the   children  of 

peace, 
And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  cannot 

cease ; 
Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I 

roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee,  in  glory  at  home. 

Cho. — Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home  ;  [home. 
Prepare  me,  dear  Savior,  for  glory,  my 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 
Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with 

thee ; 
Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

foam, 
All,  all  will  be  peace,  when  I'm  with  thee  at 

home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

O  give  me  submision  and  strength  as  my  day ; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whatever  thou  deniest,  O  give  me  thy  grace, 
Trie  Spirit's  sure  witness  and  smiles  of  thy 

face ; 
Indulge    me    with    patience    to    wait  at  thy 

throne, 
And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
Xo  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine ; 

And  in  thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee  at  home, 


CHRISTIAN'    SUFFERINGS.  307 

*r     *r     mr 

.).).)  Will  ye  also  Go  Away?  C.  M. 

TXThsn  any  turn  from  Zion'a  way, 
**    (As  numbers  often  do,) 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Savior  say, 

"Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?" 

2  Ah,  Lord  !  with  sueh  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast. 
My  faith  will  fail,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  'Tis  thou  alone  hast  power  and  grace 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ; 
To  whom  then  shall  I  turn  my  face, 
If  I  depart  from  thee  ? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assnr'd, 

thou  art  the  Christ  of  God, 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secured, 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 

Could  never  reach  my  ease  ! 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  Xo  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart : 
Xo  love  but  thine  can  make  be  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

Tempted  Soul*  Encouraged.  L.  M. 

Pome,  tempted  soul,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
^  Thy  Savior's  gracious  promise  hear  : 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee. 
That  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  be." 


308  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 
"How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day?" 
He  has  engaged,  by  firm  decree, 

That  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name ; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  he/' 

4  Although  you're  weak  and  foes  are  strong, 
And  though  thy  conflict  should  be  long, 
Yet  God  will  make  the  tempter  lice, 

For  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  he/' 

5  When  calFd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross 
Of  sore  affliction,  pain  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 

Still  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  be." 

G  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  : 
Thy  soul  in  death  lie  will  set  free, 
And  "as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  be." 


557 


The  Bock  Higher  than  I.        P.  M.  lis. 


Tn  seasons  of  grief  to  my  God  I'll  repair, 
-*-  When  my  heart's  overwhelmed  with  sorrow 

and  care; 
From  the  end  of  the  earth  unto  thee  will  I  cry, 
Lead  me  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I — 

Cho. — Higher  than  I — higher  than  I — 

Lead  me  to  the  Rock  that  is  hio-her  than  I. 


ruiil.vilAN    BUFFERINGS.  399 

2  When  Satan,  my  foe,  cometh  in  like  a  rlood, 
To  drive  my  poor  soul  from  the  fountain  of 

God, 
I'll  pray  to  the  Savior  who  kindly  did  die. 
Lead  me  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

3  When  tempted  by  Satan  the  Spirit  to  grieve, 
And   th'  service  of  Christ,  my  Redeemer  to 

leave, 
I'll  elaim  my  relation  to  Jesus  on  high — 
The  Rock  of  Salvation,  that's  higher  than  I. 

4  0  Savior  of  sinners,  when  faint  ami  depressed, 
With  manifold  trials  and  sorrows  oppressed, 
I'll  bow  at  thy  feet,  and  with  confidence  ciy, 
"Lead  me  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I." 

5  And  when  I  have  ended  my  pilgrimage  here, 
In  Jesus'  pure  righteousness  let  me  appear ; 
In  the  swelling  of  Jordan  on  thee  I'll  rely, 
And  look  to  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

6  And  when  the  last  trumpet  shall  sound  thro' 

the  skies, 
And  the  dead  from  the  dust  of  the  earth  shall 

arise  ; 
With  millions  I'll  join  far  above  yonder  sky, 
To  praise  the  kind  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 


558 


Christ  Sympathizes  with  Vs,    Ii.«M.6  lines. 

TIThen  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,  who  not  in  vain 
Experienc'd  every  human  pain  : 
He  feels  my  griefs,  he  Bees  my  lVars, 
And  counts  and  treasures  np  my  tears. 


400  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heav'nly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 

To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do ; 
Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  powT, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 

And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while  ; 
Thou,  Savior,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Laz'rus  dead. 

4  And  O !  when  I  have  safely  pass'd 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last ; 

Still,  still  unchanging  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death  ;  for  thou  hast  died : 

Then  point  to  realms  of  endless  day, 

And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

551)  The  Benefit  of  the  Cross.  C.  M. 

rpiiE  cross  of  Jesus  purifies, 
-*-   From  self  and  sin  sets  free ; 
His  cross  does  make  us  truly  wise, 
And  brings  humility. 

2  Reproaches,  persecution,  shame, — 

These  must  the  christian  bear ; 

But  when  sustained  for  Jesus'  name, 

How  light  these  burthens  are  ? 

3  Mast  we  endure  some  earthly  loss, 

Some  keen  distresses  prove  ? 

If  these  are  part  of  Jesus'  cross, 

We'll  bear  them  all  in  love. 


CH  HI  ST  IAN    SUFFERINGS.  401 

4  Mtisl  sharp  temptations  too  beset, 

And  toward  conflicts  seize? 
The  faithful  soul  will  not  forget 

That  these  shall  end  in  ease. 

5  When  sin  is  dead  our  spirits  rest, 

Comfort  and  peace  are  giv'n, 
The  inner  man  serenely  blest, 
We  taste  the  joys  of  heav'n. 

•JOU  Divine  Compassion.  M.  7.  Dbl 

Tjsus  !  lover  of  my  soul, 
"   Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, — 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Savior,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide — 

O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 
•2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ; 
.VI 1  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 
3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  ! 
Kaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteously 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  1  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


402  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins — 
Let  the  healing  stream  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


561 


Refuge  for  the  Tempted.  M.  8s.  7s. 


CJweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
^  Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend : 

2  Here  I'll  sit  forever  viewing, 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood ; 
Precious  drops  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  to  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion, 
Floating  in  his  languid  eye  : 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much  ? — I've  much  forgiven — 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace ! 

5  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death  : 


CHRISTIAN    BUFFERINGS.  403 

May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

In  all  need  to  Jesus  go : 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more  healing, 

And  himself  more  deeply  know. 


D 


Final  Victory.  M.  8s.  7s. 

ark  and  thorny  is  the  desert 
,    Thro'  which  pilgrims  make  their  way ; 
ut  beyond  this  vale  of  sorrows, 
Lie  the  fields  of  endless  day ; 
Fiends  loud  howling  through  the  desert, 

Make  them  tremble  as  they  go  ; 
And  the  fiery  darts  of  Satan 
Often  bring  their  courage  low. 

2  O,  young  soldiers,  are  you  weary. 

Of  the  troubles  of  the  way  ? 
Does  your  strength  begin  to  fail  you, 

And  your  vigor  to  decay  ? 
Jesus,  Jesus  will  go  with  you — 

He  will  lead  you  to  his  throne ; 
He  who  dyed  his  garments  for  you, 

And  the  wine-press  trod  alone ; 

3  He  whose  thunder  shakes  creation, 

He  who  bids  the  planets  roll ; 
He  who  rides  upon  the  tempest, 

And  whose  sceptre  sways  the  whole — 
Round  him  are  ten  thousand  angels, 

Ready  to  obey  command ; 
They  are  always  ho v 'ring  round  you, 

Till  you  reach  the  heav'nly  land. 

4  There,  on  flow'ry  hills  of  pleasure, 

In  the  fields  of  endless  rest. 
Love,  and  joy,  and  peace  shall  ever 
Reign  and  triumph  in  your  breast. 


404  CHRISTIAN    SUFFERINGS. 

Who  can  paint  those  scenes  of  glory, 
Where  the  ransom'd  dwell  on  high  ? 

Where  the  golden  harps  forever 
Sound  redemption  through  the  sky. 

5  Millions,  there,  of  flaming  seraphs, 

Fly  across  the  heavenly  plain  ; 
There  they  sing  immortal  praises — 

Glory  !  glory !  is  their  strain. 
But  methinks  a  sweeter  concert 

Makes  the  heavenly  arches  ring ; 
And  a  song  is  heard  in  Zion 

Which  the  angels  cannot  sing. 

6  See  the  heavenly  host  in  rapture 

Gaze  upon  this  shining  band, 
Wond'ring  at  their  costly  garment, 

And  their  laurels  in  their  hands : 
There,  upon  the  golden  pavement, 

See  the  ransom'd  march  along, 
While  the  splendid  courts  of  glory 

Sweetly  echo  to  their  song. 

7  O  their  crowns!  how  bright  they  sparkle 

Such  as  monarchs  never  wore ; 
They  have  gone  to  heavenly  pastures — 

Jesus  is  their  Shepherd  there. 
Hail,  ye  happy,  happy  spirits! 

Welcome  to  the  blissful  plain ; 
Glory,  honor,  and  salvation  ! — 

Reign,  sweet  Shepherd !  ever  reign  ! 


CHRISTIAN    RACE.  405 


CHRISTIAN    RACE: 


56eJ  *Bhtier  aft  imr  C.  M. 

Tn  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 

-*-   My  journey  I'll  pursue; 
"Hinder  me  not,"  Y&  muehdoved  saints. 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  Moods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
"Hinder  me  not,"  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duties,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command; 
"Hinder  me  not;"  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immannel's  land. 

4  And,  when  my  Savior  ealls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  ery  shall  be, — 
"Hinder  me  not;"  eome,  welcome,  Lord; 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 


564 


God,  the  Pilgrim's  Guide.     M.  8s  7s  &  4. 


puiDB  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah! 
^    Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven  ! 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 


406  CHRISTIAN   RACE. 

2  Open,  Lord,  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  deliverer! 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Over  death,  and  hell's  destruction  ! 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


565 


Ziori's  Joyful  Travelers.  M  .7s 

pHiLDREN  of  the  heav'nly  King, 
V  As  we  journey  let  us  sing — 
Sing  our  Savior's  worthy  praise  : 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways ! 


2  We  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made ; 
LTs  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand, 
On  the  borders  of  our  land — 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismay'd  go  on. 


CHRISTIAN    RACE.  407 

5  Lord !  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

But  Tico  Ways.  C.  II 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  ; 
■*■    All  others  go  astray; 
Narrow,  but  pleasant,  is  the  road. 
And  christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin. 

And  dangers  must  be  pass'd  : 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein 
Will  come  to  heav'n  at  last. 

3  While  the  broad  road,  where  thousands  g  . 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair: 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know. 

To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

4  But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide. 

Or  wander  from  thy  way. 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide. 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 


•56? 


Looking  to  Jesus.  C.  M, 


T  o  !  with  a  cloud  of  witnesses 
■"  Encompass  us  around; 
Men  once  like  us,  with  suffering  tried. 
But  now  with  glory  crownM. 

Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired. 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin. 

Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 


408  CHRISTIAN    RACE. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path : 
Jesus — the  author — finisher — 
Rewarder  of  our  faith. 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There,  with  the  Savior  and  his  saints 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 


Encouraging  Examples.  C.  M. 

T)  ise,  O  my  soul !  pursue  the  path 
-^  By  ancient  worthies  trod ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men, 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Tho'  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  thro'  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe ; 
And  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given; 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heav'n. 


\ 


CHRISTIAN     RAOK.  409 

77^   Rut*  Hud  SAM  Rturn.  C.  M. 

Cing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

^  Your  great  Deliverer  sing: 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

-2   S^o  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  made, 
How  peaceful  and  how  plain  ; 
The  Simplest  travder  shall  not  err, 
Xor  seek  the  road  in  vain. 

3  Xo  ravening  lion  shall  destroy. 

Xor  lurking  serpent  wound  : 
Safety,  support,  and  heavenly  joy 
Through  all  the  way  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Along  the  blissful  road  ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  city  of  your  God. 

5  There  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  pain,  and  sorrow,  and  distress; 

Like  shadows,  all  are  tied. 

6  Proceed  in  your  Redeemer's  strength. 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eyes, 
While  you  ascend  the  hill* 

*)7(J  Pihjrhn.s  Future  Heme.  L.  M. 

"TITe've  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

"    This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind, 
But  should  not  eost  the  saint  a  tear. 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  rind. 


410  CHRISTIAN   RACE. 

2  "We've  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home ; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer — 
"We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 

3  "We've  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do ; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "We've  no  abiding  city  here  :" 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight; 
Zion  its  name,  the  Lord  is  there ; 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  O  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest ! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

6  But  hold,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine ; 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best ; 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 


571 


Joyfully  I  Move.  P.  M. 


Toyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move ; 
"    Bound  for  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above  : 
Angelic  choristers  sing  as  I  come ; 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home. 

2  Soon  with  my  pilgrimage  ended  below ; 
Home  to  that  land  of  delight  will  I  go; 
Pilgrim  and  stranger  no  more  shall  I  roam ; 
Joyfully,  joyfully  resting  at  home. 


CHRISTIAN"    RACE.  411 

3  Friends  I  have  there,  who  have  passed  on  be- 

fore, 
Waiting,  they   watch    me    approaching   the 

shore, 
Singing  to  cheer  me  through  death's  chilling 

gloom : 
Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home. 

4  Sounds  of  sweet  melody  fall  on  my  ear — - 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  voices  I  hear, 
Ringing  in  concert  thro'  heaven's  high  dome  : 
"Joyfully,  joyfully  haste  to  thy  home  !" 

5  Death,  with  thy  weapons  of  war,  lay  me  low  ! 
Strike,  king  of  terrors  !  I  fear  not  the  blow  : 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  bars  of  the  tomb ; 
Joyfully,  joyfully  will  I  go  home! 

6  Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn, 
Death  shall  be  banished,  his  sceptre  be  gone ; 
Joyfully  then  shall  I  witness  his  doom; 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  safely  at  home  ! 


572 


Hardships  of  Zions  Travelers.  C.  M. 

1I/~hat  poor,  despised  company 

Of  travelers  are  these, 
Who  walk  in  yonder  narrow  way, 
Along  the  rugged  maze  ? 

Ah  !  these  are  of  a  royal  line, 

All  children  of  a  King; 
Heirs  of  immortal  crowns  divine, 

And,  lo  !  for  joy  they  sing. 


412  CHRISTIAN    RACE. 

3  Why  do  they,  then,  appear  so  mean, 

And  why  so  much  despis'd  ? — 
Because  of  their  rich  robes,  unseen, 
The  world  is  not  appriz'd. 

4  But  some  of  them  seem  poor,  distressed, 

And  lacking  daily  bread  ; — 
Oh  !  they're  of  boundless  wealth  possessed, 
With  hidden  manna  fed ! 

5  But  why  keep  they  the  narrow  road, 

That  rugged  thorny  maze  ? 
Why,  that's  the  way  their  Leader  trod  ; 
They  love  and  keep  his  ways. 

0  Why  must  they  shun  that  pleasant  path 
That  worldlings  love  so  well? 
Because  that  is  the  way  to  death  ; 

The  open  road  to  hell. 

V  What!  is  there  then  no  other  road 
To  Salem's  happy  ground  ? 
Christ  is  the  only  way  to  God  ; 
None  other  can  be  found. 


573 


The  Race  for  Glory.  C.  M. 


A  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
-^  And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 


<  ■HIMSTIAN    BACK.  413 

8  A  Blood  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey: 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way, 

4    Blest  Savior !  introduced  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  race  began ; 
And,  erown'd  with  victhy,  at  thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  trophies  down. 


571 


Pilgrim's  Hope.  1\  M. 

fluB  bondage  here  shall  end, 

^  By  and  by — by  and  by ; 

Our  bondage  here  shall  end,  by  and  by; 

From  Egypt's  yoke  set  free, 
Hail  the  glorious  jubilee, 
And  to  Canaan  march  along, 
By  and  by — by  and  by  ; 

And  to  Canaan  march  along,  by  and  by. 

2  Our  Deliverer  he  shall  come,  by  and  by,  &c. 

And  our  sorrows  have  an  end, 
With  our  throe  score  years  and  ten, 
And  vast  glory  crown  the  day,  by  and  by,  &c. 

3  Though  our  enemies  are  strong,  we'll  go  on,  etc. 

Though  our  heart-  dissolve  with  tear, 
Lo  !  Sinai's  God  is  near  ! 
While  the  fiery  pillar  moves,  we'll  go  on,  etc. 

4  Thro'  Marah's  bitter  streams  we'll  go  on,  etc. 

Though  Baca's  vale  be  dry, 
And  the  land  yield  no  supply  : 
To  a  land  of  corn  and  wine,  we'll  go  on,  etc. 


414  CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

5  And  when  to  Jordan's  floods,  we  are  come,  &c. 

Jehovah  rules  the  tide — 
And  the  waters  he'll  divide,  [&c. 

And  the  ransom 'd  host  shall  shout,  we  are  come, 

6  Then  friends  shall  meet  again,  who  have  lov'd, 

Our  embraces  shall  be  sweet,  [&c. 

At  the  dear  Redeemer's  feet; 
When  we  meet  to  part  no  more,  who  have,&c. 

7  Then  with  that  happy  throng,  we'll  rejoice, 

Shouting  praises  to  our  King,  [&c. 

Till  the  vaults  of  heaven  ring ; 
And  through  all  eternity,  we'll  rejoice,  &c. 


CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 


E' 


£)  / •)  The  Mind  that  was  in  Christ.  S.  M. 

Iquip  me  for  the  war, 
And  teach  my  hands  to  fight ; 
My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  every  thought; 
My  whole  of  sin  remove  : 

Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought ; 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  O  arm  me  writh  the  mind, 
Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee  ; 

And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity. 


CHRISTIAN    WAR  FAR  K.  415 

4  With  calm  and  tempered  zeal 
Let  me  enforce  thy  call ; 

And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will, 
Which  offers  life  to  all. 

5  O  may  I  love  like  thee, — 
In  all  thy  footsteps  tread ; 

Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 

But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

6  O  may  I  learn  the  art, 
With  meekness  to  reprove  ; 

To  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

-5/(5  The  Soldier  Armed.  S.  M. 

^oldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 
^  And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  beloved  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  pow'r ; 

The  man  who  in  the  Savior  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 
With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 

And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  light, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  Leave  no  unguarded  place, 
Xo  weakness  of  the  soul ; 

Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 
And  fortifv  the  whole. 


416  CHRISTIAN"   "WARFARE. 

5  Ever  together  joined, 
To  battle  all  proceed : 

Arm  you  yourselves  with  all  the  mind 

That  was  in  Christ,  your  head. 

6  Then  when  your  work  is  done, 
And  all  yuur  conflicts  past, 

You  shall  overcome,  thro'  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


-57? 


The  Whole  Armor.  C.  M. 


578 


C\  speed  thee,  christian,  on  thy  way, 
^  And  to  thy  armor  cling; 
With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought, 

An  upward  race  to  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought, 
A  victVy  to  be  won. 

3  The  shield  of  faith  repels  the  dart 

That  Satan's  hand  may  throw  ; 
His  arrow  cannot  reach  thy  heart, 
If  Christ  control  the  bow. 

4  O,  faint  not,  christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  )iis  throne  ; 
The  race  must  eome  before  the  prize, 
The  cross  before  the  crown. 

O 

Christian  Warfare  and  Victory.  L.  M. 

^tand  up,  my  soul — shake  off  thy  fears, 
^  And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 


CHRISTIAN    WARFARE.  41" 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course; 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 

And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


•579 


Christian  Soldier  Encouraged.  M. 


"Drethrex,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
-^  Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear  ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end : 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go; 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
c%  Child,  your  Father  calls:  come  home  ln 

In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 

Lie,  to  take  us  unawares  : 

Satan,  with  malicious  art. 

Watches  each  unguarded  part : 

But  from  Satan's  malice  free, 

Saints  shall  booh  victorious  be  : 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls  ;  come  home  !  " 


418  CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
Xone  betray  us  into  sin, 
Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within  ; 
Yet  let  nothing  spoil  our  peace ; 
Christ  will  also  conquer  these  ; 
Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
"Child,  your  Father  calls  ;  come  home  !" 

Holy  Fortitude.— 1  Cor.  16:   13.  C.  M. 

A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
-^  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

-1  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 
On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  yain  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4-  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war. 
Shall  conquer  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 


CHRISTIAN     WARFARE.  419 

6  "When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 

In  robes  of  viet'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

•)^1  The  Christian  War/tore.     M.  8s.  &7s. 

pHRisTiAX  soldiers,  wake  to  glory! 
^  Hark,  your  Leader  l>i»ls  you  rise; 
See  the  crown  of  life  before  ye, 
March  to  seize  the  heavenly  prize. 

2  Let  the  hope  of  full  salvation, 
Helmet-like,  your  head  adorn  ; 
Be  the  gosp^Pa  preparation 

On  your  feet  like  sandals  worn. 

'3  Let  your  loins  around  be  girded 
By  the  truth  your  lips  profess; 
From  your  breast  be  danger  warded 
By  the  plate  of  righteousness. 

4  Let  your  prayers  ascend  with  fervor, 

Without  ceasing  to  the  Lord  : 
Xot  an  uneoneerned  observer, 
Timely  suocor  he'll  afford. 

5  Faith  and  hope  must  n  wer  languish, 

All  your  cares  upon  him  cast  : 
He'll  enable  you  to  vanquish 
Every  enemv  at  last. 


582 


Watch  and  Pray.  S.  M, 


Afv  SOUL,  be  on  thy  guard — 

-***-  Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 

And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies, 


420  CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray : 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ; 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 

He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

5 00  The  Christian  Soldier.         M.  7s  &  I 

f\  when  shall  I  see  Jesus, 

^  And  dwell  with  him  above, 

To  drink  the  flowing  fountains 

Of  everlasting  love  ? 
When  shall  I  be  deliver'd 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, — 

My  Captain's  gone  before ; 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 

And  tells  me  not  to  fear ; 
And  if  I  hold  out  faithful, 

A  crown  of  life  he'll  give  : 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 


CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES.  421 

3  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer  though  I  die ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  them  all  adieu ; 
And  you,  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 


CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES. 


m 


Rdying  on  the  Promise.  M.  lis. 


TTow  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
J-L  Is  laid  for  your  faith,  in  his  excellent  word; 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
Who  unto  the  Savior  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth  ; 
At  home  or  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
"As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
ever  be." 

"Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee  ;  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
L^pheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 


422  CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES. 

4  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  : 
The  flames  shall  not  hurt  thee  :  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  : 
And   when   hoary   hairs   shall    their   temples 

adorn, 
Like  lambs,  they  shall   still  in  my  bosom  be 
borne. 

7  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose 
I  will  not,  I  cannot  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake. n 

•)0«)         Ths  Hope  of  Heart  a  Supporting,         C.  M. 

"WThen  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

''    To  mansions  in  the  skies, 

I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 

And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage. 
And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frown  in  o-  world. 


CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES.  49$ 

3  Lot  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall : 
So  I  but  safoly  roach  my  homo, 
My  God,  my  hoavon.  my  all ! 

4  There  shall  I  batho  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  hoav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

•)0v)  J°y  ('ntJ  Triumphi  C.  M. 

"Dejoice,  believer  in  the  Lord, 

-*-*■  Who  makes  your  cause  his  own  ; 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road. 

And  feeble  is  your  arm. 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or  fainting  shall  not  die  *. 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  every  saint 
Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  As  surely  as  ho  overcame 

And  triumphM  once  for  you, 
So  surely  you  that  love  his  name 
Shall  triumph  in  him  too. 

It  is  Well  with  the  Righteous.  S.  M. 

What  cheering  words  are  those  ! 
"    Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  time  and  to  eternity. 

Tia  with  the  righteous  well. 


424  CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES. 

2  In  every  state  secure, 
Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye  ; 

'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise; 
'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow ; 

'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne 
They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray; 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
Though  grieved  at  his  delay. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 
"  From  earth  and  sin  arise, 

Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 

OOO  uMy  Times  are  in  Thy  Hand:'  S.  M. 

IV/Ty  times  are  in  thy  hand ; 
J**-  My  God,  I  wish  them  there ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Whatever  they  may  be ; 

Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  My  times  are  in  thy  hand : 
Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ? 

My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 


CHRISTIAN    PRIVILEGES.  425 

4  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
Jesus,  my  Advocate ; 

Xor  shall  thy  hand  be  stretched  in  vain, 
For  me  to  supplicate. 

5  My  times  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
I'll  always  trust  in  thee ; 

And  after  death,  at  thy  right  hand 
I  shall  forever  be. 

OOy  Security  in  God's  Covenant.  C.  M. 

1\/|"y  God,  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love 
-*■■*-  Abides  forever  sure  ; 
And  in  its  boundless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 

My  Father  art  become — 
My  Savior,  my  almighty  Friend, 
And  heaven  my  final  home  : — 

3  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will, 

For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 
And  when  thy  way,  great  God,  is  dark, 
I  wait  thy  light  above. 

4  Thy  cov'nant,  in  my  dying  hour, 

Shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  I  wake,  shall  still  employ 
My  everlasting  song. 


426  CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 


Prayer  for  Heart  Purity.  C.  M. 

C\  for  a  heart  to  praise  ray  God ! 
^  A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; — 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me  ; — 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemers  throne ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  O  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  who  dwells  within ; — 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

•)JJJ_  Seeking  Conformity  to  Christ.  L.  M. 

"Jesus,  my  Savior,  let  me  be 
"    More  perfectly  conformed  to  thee  : 
Implant  each  grace,  each  sin  dethrone, 
And  form  my  temper  like  thine  own. 


rnmsTiAX    PKKKECTIOK.  427 

2  Let  the  envenom'd  heart  and  tongue, 
The  hand  outstretched  to  do  me  yrroug, 

Excite  no  feelings  in  my  breast. 
But  such  as  Jesus  om-c  exprcssM. 

3  To  others  let  me  always  give 

What  I  from  others  would  receive; 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return. 
Nor  when  provoked,  with  angfer  burn. 

4  This  will  proclaim  how  bright,  how  fair, 
The  precepts  of  thy  gospel  are  ; 

And  God  himself,  the  God  of  love. 
His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 

Prayer  for  Ni;//rr  Attainment.  C.  M. 

C\  FOR  a  heart  that  loves  to  pray. 
^  To  converse  witli  the  Lord  ! 
Fain  would  I  give  myself  away. 
And  lean  upon  Ins  word. 

2  0  for  invigorating  grafce, 

To  raise  my  soul  above  ! 
O  for  that  heaveiily-mindedness 
That  Satan  cannot  move. 

3  0  for  that  fortitude,  which  can 

My  every  fear  control ! 
Then  would  the  dread  of  sinful  man 
Xo  more  disturb  my  soul. 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  conquer  every  foe, — 

Thy  grace  can  sanctify; 
Amen  :  O  Lord,  may  it  be  so, 
Let  my  corruptions  die. 


428  CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

Perfect  Freedom  in  Holiness.  C.  M. 

Tf  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 
•*•  No  other  good  I  need ; 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

2  I  cannot  rest  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have ; 
But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  pow'r,  the  pain, — 

Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe — and  not  in  vain — 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

4  I,  too,  writh  thee,  shall  walk  in  wrhite ; 

With  all  thy  saints  shall  prove 
The  length,  and  depth,  and  breadth,  and 
Of  everlasting  love.  [height 

The  Affections  Crucified.  C.  M. 

Jesus,  my  life,  thyself  apply ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  breathe  : 
My  vile  affections  crucify ; 
Conform  me  to  thy  death. 

2  Conqu'ror  of  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin, 
Still  with  the  rebel  strive : 

Enter  my  soul  and  work  within, 
And  kill  and  make  alive. 

3  Reign  in  me,  Lord  ;  thy  foes  control, 
Who  would  not  own  thy  sway ; 

Diffuse  thine  image  through  my  soul ; 
Shine  to  the  perfect  day. 


CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION.  429 

Scatter  the  last  remains  of  sin, 

And  seal  me  thine  abode ; 
O  make  me  glorious  all  within, — 

A  temple  built  by  God ! 

Longing  for  Holiness.  C.  M. 

A  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
"  To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Xor  act  a  liars  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  ray  eyes  : 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Xor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  the  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

God  Wills  our  Holiness.  L.  M. 

Pod  wills  that  I  should  holy  be 
"  That  holiness  I  long  to  feel ; 
That  full  divine  conformity 
To  all  my  Savior's  righteous  will. 


430  CHRISTIAN    PERFECTION. 

2  On  thee,  O  God,  my  soul  is  stay'd, 
And  waits  to  prove  thine  utmost  will : 
The  promise  by  thy  mercy  made, 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  in  me  fulfil. 

3  No  more  I  stagger  at  thy  pow'r, 

Or  doubt  thy  truth,  which  cannot  move : 
Hasten  the  long-expected  hour, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  perfect  love. 

59/  The  Shepherd  of  Israel.  L.  M. 

T^hou  Shepherd  of  Israel  and  mine, 
-■-    The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 
I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art. 

2  The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclin'd, 

And  screen'd  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

3  Oh  !  show  me  that  happiest  plaice, 

That  place  of  thy  people's  abode. 
Where  saints  in  an  extasy  gaze, 
And  hang  on  a  merciful  God. 

4  Tis  there  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock. 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest ; 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  rock, 
Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thv  breast. 


SAXCTIFICATIOX.  431 


SAXCTIFICATIOX. 


Beulah  Land.  L.  M. 

T?ve  reach'd  the  land  of  corn  and  wine, 
-*-  And  all  its  riches  freely  mine ; 
Here  shines  undimn'd  one  blissful  day, 
For  all  my  night  has  pass'd  away. 

Cho. — Beulah  Land,  sweet  Beulah  Land, 
As  on  thy  highest  mount  I  stand, 
I  look  away  across  the  sea, 
Where  mansions  are  prepared  for  me, 
And  view  the  shining  glory  shore, 
My  heav'n,  my  home,  for  evermore ! 

2  My  Savior  conies  and  walks  with  me, 
And  sweet  communion  here  have  we  ; 
He  gently  leads  me  by  his  hand, 
For  this  is  heaverfs  borderland. 

8  A  sweet  perfume  upon  the  breeze. 
Is  borne  from  ever  vernal  trees 
And  flowVs,  that  never  fading  grow 
Where  streams  of  life  forever  flow. 

4  The  zephyrs  seem  to  float  to  me 
Sweet  sounds  of  hesv'ns  melody. 
As  angels  with  the  white-rob'd  tbfOBg 
Join  in  the  sweet  redemption  song. 


432  SAXCTIFICATIOS. 


•599 


Sweetly  Resting.  M.  8s.  7s. 

Tn  the  rifted  Rock  I'm  resting, 
-*-  Safely  sheltered  I  abide, 
There  no  foes  nor  storms  molest  me, 
While  within  the  cleft  I  hide. 

Cho. — Now  I'm  resting,  sweetly  resting, 
In  the  cleft  once  made  for  me ; 
Jesus,  blessed  Rock  of  Ages, 
I  will  hide  myself  in  thee. 

2  Long  pursued  by  sin  and  Satan, 

Weary,  sad,  I  long'd  for  rest; 

Then  I  found  this  heav'nly  shelter, 

Open'd  in  my  Savior's  breast. 

3  Peace,  which  passeth  understanding, 

Joy,  the  world  can  never  give, 
Now  in  Jesus  I  am  finding: 
In  his  smiles  of  love  I  live. 

4  In  the  Rifted  Rock  I'll  hide  me, 

Till  the  storms  of  life  are  past, 
All  secure  in  this  blest  refuge, 
Heeding  not  the  fiercest  blast. 


600 


Glory  to  His  Name.  M.  9s  &  4s. 

Tjown  at  the  cross  where  my  Savior  died, 
**  Down,  where  for  cleansing  from  sin  I  cried; 
There  to  my  heart  was  the  blood  applied ; 
Glory  to  His  name. 

Cho. — Glory  to  His  name.    Glory  to  His  name. 
There  to  my  heart  was  the  blood  applied, 

Glory  to  His  name, 


SANY/TIFIf  ATION.  433 

-2  I  am  so  wondrously  savVl  from  sin, 
Jesus  so  sweetly  abides  within  : 
There  at  the  cross  where  He  took  me  in. 
Glory  to  His  name. 

3  Oh,  precious  fountain,  that  saves  from  sin, 
I  am  so  glad  I  have  enteral  in  ; 

There  Jesus  saves  me  and  keeps  me  clean, 
Glory  to  His  name. 

4  Come  to  this  fountain,  so  rich  and  sweet ; 
Cast  thy  poor  soul  at  the  Savior's  feet ; 
Plunge  in  to-day,  and  be  made  complete ; 

Glory  to  His  name. 


601 


Th*  Valley  of  Blessing.  P.  If. 


T  have  entered  the  valley  of  blessing  so  sweet, 
■J-  And  Jesus  abides  with  me  there ; 
And  his  spirit  and  blood  make  my  cleansing 
complete, 
And  his  perfect  love  casteth  out  fear. 

Cho.-OIi  come  to  this  valley  of  blessing  so  sweet, 
Where  Jesus  will  fulness  bestow — 
And  believe,  and  receive,  and  confess  him, 
That  all  his  salvation  may  know. 

2  There  is  peace  in  the  valley  of  blessing  so 
sweet, 
And  plenty  the  land  doth  impart, 
And  there's  rest  for  the  weary  worn  travelers 
feet, 
And  joy  for  the  sorrowing  heart. 
18 


434  SANCTIFICATION. 

3  There  is  love  in  the  valley  of  blessing  so  sweet, 

Such  as  none  but  the  blood-wash'd  may  feel, 
When  heaven  conies  down  redeemed  spirits 
to  greet, 
And  Christ  sets  his  covenant  seal. 

4  There's  a  song  in  the  valley  of  blessing  so  sweet, 

That  angels  would  fain  join  the  strain, 
As  with  rapturous  praises  we  bow  at  his  feet, 
Crying  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  ! " 


602 


Full  Salvation.  M.  8s  &  7s. 


"Drecious  Savior,  thou  hast  sav'd  me : 
^-    Thine  and  only  thine  I  am : 
Oh !  the  cleansing  blood  has  reach'd  me, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb ! 

Cho. — Glory,  glory,  Jesus  saves  me, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb ! 
Oh  !  the  cleansing  blood  has  reached  me, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Long  my  yearning  heart  was  trying 

To  enjoy  this  perfect  rest; 
But  I  gave  all  trying  over : 
Simply  trusting,  I  was  blest. 

3  Trusting,  trusting  every  moment ; 

Feeling  now  the  blood  applied ; 
Lying  at  the  cleansing  fountain ; 
Dwelling  in  my  Savior's  side. 

4  Consecrated  to  thy  service, 

I  will  live  and  die  to  thee: 
I  will  witness  to  thy  glory 
Of  salvation  full  and  free. 


saN<  -r  i  Kir  at  i  ON*.  435 

5  Yes,  I  will  stand  up  for  Jesus ; — 

He  has  sweetly  saved  my  soul. 
Cleansed  me  from  inbred  eorruption. 
Sanctified,  and  made  me  whole. 

6  Glory  to  the  blood  that  bought  me, 

Glory  to  its  cleansing  power! 
Glory  to  the  blood  that  keeps  me  ! 
Glory,  glory,  evermore  ! 

9 

The  Cleansing  Wave.  C.  M. 


60: 


Qh,  now.  I  see  the  crimson  wave, 
^   The  fountain  deep  and  wide, 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  mighty  to  save. 
Points  to  His  wounded  side. 

Cho. — The  cleansing  stream,  I  see,  I  see ! 
I  plunge,  and  Oh,  it  cleanseth  me  ! 
Oh,  praise  the  Lord,  it  cleanseth  me  ! 
It  cleanseth  me,  yes,  cleanseth  me  ! 

2  I  see  the  new  creation  rise, 

I  hear  the  speaking  blood  ; 
It  speaks  !  polluted  nature,  dies  ! 
Sinks   neath  the  cleansing  fio  xl. 

3  I  rise  to  walk  in  heaven's  own  light. 

Above  the  world  and  sin. 
With  heart  made  pure,  and  garments  white, 
And  Christ  enthroned  within. 

4  Amazing  grace  !  'tis  heaven  below. 

To  feel  the  blood  applied : 
And  Jesus,  only  Jesus  know. 
Mv  Jesus  crucified. 


436  SANCTIFICATIOX. 


The  Happy  Pilgrim.  M.  7s.  6s. 

T  saw  a  happy  pilgrim, 

-*-  In  shining  garments  clad. 

Traveling  up  the  mountain 

It  seemed  that  he  was  glad. 
His  back  did  bear  no  burden, 

He'd  laid  it  at  the  cross, 
The  blood  of  Christ  his  Savior 

Had  cleansed  him  from  all  dross. 

Cho. — Then  palms  of  victory 
Crowns  of  glory, 
Palms  of  victory  I  shall  bear. 

The  summer's  sun  was  shining, 

But  he  had  found  a  shield, 
A  covert  in  the  desert 

Upon  life's  battle  field. 
His  soul  was  filled  with  glory, 

As  he  kept  pressing  on, 
He  heard  no  other  music 

But  what  was  heaven  born. 

No  pleasure  in  sin's  arbor 

Could  catch  his  eye  or  ear, 
The  precious  name  of  Jesus 

Was  all  he  loved  to  hear. 
Thus  he  kept  pressing  onward 

Delighted  with  the  way, 
And  shouted  glory,  glory 

To  Jesus  all  the  day. 

I  saw  him  in  the  morning, 

On  Canaan's  sunny  plain, 
Gathering  for  his  Master 

The  rich  and  golden  grain. 


SANCTIFICATIOX.  437 

He  bound  it  up  in  bundles, 

Until  the  angels  come 
To  gather  in  the  harvest 

In  heaven  his  happy  home. 

I  saw  him  in  mid  summer, 

Still  happy  on  his  way ; 
He'd  reached  the  land  of  Beulah 

Where  birds  sing  night  and  day. 
He  found  a  store  of  honey 

And  wine  upon  the  lees, 
And  fruit  in  rich  abundance 

Upon  life's  living  trees. 

I  saw  him  in  the  evening. 

Life's  sun  was  bending  low, 
He'd  reached  the  golden  city 

His  robe  still  wrhite  as  snow. 
He  joined  the  bridal  cortege 

And  drank  of  the  new  wine, 
And  now  among  the  angels 

Eternally  doth  shine. 


438  CHRISTIAN    UNION. 


CHRISTIAN    UNION. 


605 


Union  and  Peace.  S.  M. 


"Dlest  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
■*-?  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one ; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 
Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 

Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows. 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They  pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
And  fragrance  fill'd  the  room. 

4  Thus,  on  the  heav'nly  hills, 
The  saints  are  blest  above ; 

Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

606  Christian  Fellowship.  S.  M. 

T)lest  be  the  tie  that  binds 
■*-*  Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2       Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  pray'rs ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims,  are  one — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 


CHRISTIAN     UNION.  439 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  From  sin,  and  toil,  and  pain, 
Soon  shall  our  souls  be  free ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

(J07  Safety  in  Union.  C.  M. 

Tesus,  great  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
**    To  thee  for  help  we  fly ; 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For  0  !  the  wolf  if  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay  ; 
He  seizes  every  wand' ring  soul 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  we  scorn  his  cruel  power, 

While  by  our  Shepherd's  side ; 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 

4  O.  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 

The  souls  that  here  agree ; 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee. 

5  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, 

Together  let  us  die ; 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 


440  CHRISTIAN    UN10X. 


608 


Christian  Love,  S.  M. 


T  et  party  names  no  more 
-^  The  Christian  world  o'erspread, 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free 
Are  one  in  Christ,  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 

3  Let  -envy  and  ill  will 
Be  banished  far  away ; 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above, 

Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 


609 


Beauty  of  Christian  Love.  C.  M. 


TTow  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
*■*-  When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  thus  fulfil  his  word. 

When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 

And  joy  from  heart  to  heart; — 

When  free  from  envy,  scorn  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 

And  show  a  brother's  love  ; — 


CHRISTIAN    UNION.  441 

4  When  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flows  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


610 


Love  to  the  Saints.  S.  M. 


i 


love  the  sons  of  grace, 
The  heirs  of  bliss  divine, 
Who  walk  in  paths  of  righteousness, 
And  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  They  Jesus'  image  bear ; 
How  lovely  is  the  sight ! 

They  shall  at  length  with  him  appear 
In  everlasting  light. 

3  They  love  the  Father's  name, 
And  gladly  do  his  will-; 

They  humbly  follow  Christ,  the  Lamb, 
In  purity  and  zeal. 

4  Their  footsteps  I'll  pursue 
With  vigor  till  I  die, 

Rejoicing  in  the  pleasing  view 
Of  meeting  them  on  high. 

5  It  is  a  sweet  employ 

To  join  in  worship  here ; 

But  how  divine  will  be  the  joy 

To  see  each  other  there  ! 


442  CHRISTIAN    UNION. 


611 


Love,  the  Test  of  Discipleship.  C.  M. 


Ale  God  is  love ;  and  all  his  saints, 
"  His  image  bear  below  : 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspir'd, 
With  love  to  man  will  glow. 

2  None  who  are  truly  born  of  God 

Can  live  at  enmity ; 
Then  may  we  love  each  other,  Lord, 
As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 

3  Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss, 

Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same, 
With  bonds  of  love  our  hearts  unite, 
With  mutual  love  inflame. 

4  So  may  the  unbelieving  world 

See  how  true  christians  love ; 
And  glorify  our  Savior's  grace, 
And  seek  that  grace  to  prove. 

UJ.Z  The  Magnet  of  Christ's  Love.  C.  M. 

Tesus,  united  by  the  grace, 
"    And  each  to  each  endear'd, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 
And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke, — 
A  band  of  love,  a  three-fold  cord, 
Which  never  can  be  broke. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink, 

Conform  us  to  thy  name ; 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 


PRAYER    AND    WATCHING.  443 

To  thee,  inseparably  join'd, 

Let  all  our  spirits  cleave  ; 
O  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 

That  was  in  thee  receive ! 


PRAYER   AXD   WATCHING. 


613 


Prayer  and  Watchfulness.  CM. 


A  las,  what  hourly  dangers  rise ! 
"  What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heav'n  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ! 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray  and  strive, 

Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope 
When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon  my  strength  shall  fail. 

In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 


444  PRAYER    AXD    WATCHING. 


614 


The  Mercy-Seat.  L.  M. 

X^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows — 
*•   From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat — 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; — 

A  place,  than  all  besides  more  sweet- 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, — 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend : 
Though  sunder d  far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  Ah !  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay'd  ? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy-seat  ? 

5  There,  there  on  eagle-wings  we  soar, 
And  sin,  and  sense  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heav'n  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

6  O  !  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still ; 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat ! 


615 


Pray  Without  Ceasing.  L.  M. 


"Dray'r  was  appointed  to  convey 
-*■   The  blessings  God  designs  to  give : 
Long  as  they  live  should  christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray  they  live. 


PRATER    AM)    WATCHING.  445 

2  The  christian's  heart  his  pray'r  indites. 
He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within  ; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives  and  gives  it  in. 

3  And  shall  we  in  dead  silence  lie, 

When  Christ  stands  waiting  for  our  pray'r  ? 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  Friend  on  high ; 
Arise  and  try  thy  interest  there. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress, 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay, 
If  guilt  deject,  or  sins  distress, 

In  every  case  still  watch  and  pray. 

5  Depend  on  Christ,  thou  canst  not  fail : 
Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known  ; 
Fear  not — his  merits  must  prevail ! 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 


616 


What  isPraijrr?  C.  M. 


"Drayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
*-    Unutter'd  or  express'd  ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh. 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, — 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; — 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 


446  PRATER    AND    WATCHING. 

4  Prayer  is  the  christian's  vital  breath, 

The  christian's  native  air ; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinners\s  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angel's,  in  their  songs,  rejoice, 
And  cry, — "  Behold,  he  prays  !  " 

6  O  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
The  path  of  pray'r  thyself  hast  trod, 
"Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray/' 

01/         *        Prayer  Divinely  Inspired.  C.  M. 

"Drayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, 
-*-    Returning  whence  it  came; 
Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within, 
And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease, 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast, 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourner  here, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear ; 
To  him  there's  music  in  a  groan, 
And  beauty  in  a  tear. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 

To  have  his  wants  supplied, 
Since  he  for  sinners  intercedes 
Who  once  for  sinners  died. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  447 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 


(jib  Secret  Prayer.  C.  M. 

TLFy  lovely  Jesus,  while  on  earth, 
liL  Arose  before  'twas  day, 
And  to  a  solitary  place 
Departed,  there  to  pray. 

2  I'll  do  as  did  my  blessed  Lord — 

His  footsteps  I  will  trace ; 
I  love  to  meet  him  in  the  grove, 
And  view  his  smiling  face. 

3  Early  Ell  rise,  and  sing  and  pray, 

While  I  the  light  enjoy; 
May  this  blest  work  from  day  to  day 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

Prayer  at  TiriUgld.  C.  M. 

T  love  to  steal  awhile  away, 
-*-  From  every  cumbering  care  ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

I  love,  in  solitude,  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear ; 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead, 

When  none  but  God  is  near. 

I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore; 
My  cares  and  sorrows  all  to  cast, 

On  him  whom  I  adore. 


619 


448  PRIVATE    DEVOTION. 

4  Lord !  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 
May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  dav. 


620 


Communion  with  God.  L.  M. 


T^rom  all  the  world  and  care  set  free, 
-*-    I  love  to  turn  aside  aw^hile ; 
I  love  to  dwell,  my  God,  with  thee, 
And  leave  behind  whate'er  is  vile. 

2  I  love  to  ponder  on  thy  word, 

And  think  on  thy  majestic  ways ; 
How  Mercy  holds  th'  impending  sword, 
And  speechless  matter  utters  praise. 

3  I  love  to  pray,  and  praying,  praise, 

And  study  o'er  thy  wondrous  plan ; 
In  silence  I  my  song  would  raise, 
And  so  exalt  the  great  God-Man. 

4  I  fain  would  celebrate  thy  love, 

With  heart  and  soul,  and  all  my  pow'r  ; 
Send  but  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

And  bless  the  musings  of  this  hour. 

5  Thy  presence  gives  a  peace  serene, 

Thy  smile  a  lasting  joy  attends  ; 
Thy  Spirit  brightens  every  scene, 
And  joy  with  joy  uniting  blends. 

u21  "Enter  into  thy  Closet."  M.  7s.  6s. 

P  o  when  the  morning  shineth, 
^*  Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 
Go  in  the  hush  of  night ; 


622 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  440 

Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Fling  earthly  thought  aw;iy. 
And,  in  thy  closet  kneeling. 
Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee  ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  ; 
Then  for  thyself  in  meekness* 

A  blessing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition 
Thy  great  Redeem er's  name. 

Mo  rn  in  g  :  a  i  dor  a  t  io  n\  L .  M . 


A  rise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise, 
•^*-  And,  filled  with  love  and  fear,  adore 

The  awful  sovreign  of  the  skies, 
Whose  mercy  lends  thee  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Power. 
Xot  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be : 
But  may  each  swiftly  passing  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  sou]  to  thee. 


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FAMILY   DEVOTIOK 


MoRNIN  Or    H YM  N  S . 

Morning  Hymn.  CM. 

Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night 
-*-    Freserv'd,  O  Lord,  by  thee, 
Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 
Again  we  bow  the  knee. 

2  Preserve  us,  Lord,  throughout  the  day, 

And  guide  us  by  thine  arm  ; 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  preserv'st  from  harm. 

3  Let  all  our  words  and  all  our  ways 

Declare  that  we  are  thine  ; 
That  so  the  light  of  truth  and  grace 
Before  the  world  may  shine. 

4  Let  us  ne'er  turn  away  from  thee; 

Blest  Savior,  hold  us  fast, 
Till,  with  immortal  eyes  we  see 
Thy  glorious  face  at  last. 

U.24  A  Morning  Song.  C  M. 

Hod  of  my  life!  my  morning  song 
"  To  thee  I  cheerful  raise : 
Thy  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 


FAMILY    DEVOTION.  451 

Preserved  by  thine  almighty  care 

I  pass'd  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  every  harm, 

To  see  the  morning  light. 

O,  let  the  same  almighty  care 
Through  all  this  day  attend ; 

From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 

Morn  in g  Tr  ib >i te  of  Pro. ise.  S .  M. 

^ee  how  the  morning  sun 
^  Pursues  his  shining  way; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  maker's  praise, 
With  every  bright'ning  ray. 

Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  Parent  sing, 
And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

Serene  I  laid  me  down, 
Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 
I  slept — and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

My  life  I  would  anew 
Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  lono»eternitv. 


452  FAMILY    DEVOTION. 


Mo  rnin  g  Ily  m.n.  CM. 

T  oed,  in  the  morning  1  will  send 
-^  My  prayer  to  reach  thine  ear  ; 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  Friend. 
My  help,  forever  near. 

2  O  lead  me,  keep  me  all  this  day 

Xear  thee,  in  perfect  peace  ; 
Help  me  to  watch — to  watch  and  pray. 
To  pray  and  never  cease. 

3  I  know  ray  roving  feet  will  err, 

Unless  thou  be  my  guide  ; — 

Warn  me  of  every  foe  and  snare, 

And  keep  me  near  thy  side. 

4  Thus,  while  my  moments  smoothly  run, 

I'll  sing  my  hours  away. 
Till  evening  shade  and  setting  sun 
Conclude  in  endless  day. 

()/  /  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

YUiikx  we,  with  welcome  slumber  press'd 
**    Had  clos'd  our  weary  eyes. 

A  pow'r  unseen  secuFd  our  rest, 
And  made  us  joyful  rise. 

2  Xumbers  this  night  have  doubtless  mbl 

Their  long  eternal  doom, 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloom. 

3  But  life  to  us  its  light  prolongs — 

Let  warmest  thanks  arise; 
Great  God,  accept  our  morning  songs. 
Our  willing  sacrifice. 


FAMILY    DEVOTION.  453 


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.1  Morning  Hymn.  CM. 

rjxcE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
"  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  How  many  souls  from  earth  have  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun  ! 
And  yet  God  lengthens  out  my  thread, 

And  yet  my  moments  run. 

3  Great  God.  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light : 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

Morning  Thanks.  M.  7s. 

'Thou  who  dost  my  life  prolong! 
-*-    K  i  n  d  1  y  a  i  d  m  y  m  o  romg  s  o  n  g ; 

Thankful,  from  my  couch  I  rise, 
Praising  God  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night, — 
Twas  thy  hand  restored  the  light ; 
Lord  !  thy  mercies  still  are  new. 
Plenteous,  as  the  morning  dew. 

3  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray. 
On  my  soul  thy  beams  display  ; 
Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn. 
Let  thy  cheering  light  retain. 

Morning  Hymn.  CM. 

T  ori),  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
-^  My  voice  ascending  high: 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : — 


454  FAMILY    DEVOTION. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  has  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness ; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

Praise  the  Lord.  CM. 

A  rise,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  Lord, 
-^-  For  all  his  rich  supplies ; 
His  goodness  has  again  restor'd 
My  dormant  faculties. 

2  Raised  from  the  slumbers  of  the  night, 
In  which  I  helpless  lay  : 

Lord,  I  adore  thee  for  the  light 
Of  this  returning  day. 

3  I  bless  thee  for  thy  gracious  care, 
Vouchsaf 'd  to  me  and  mine ; 

O  may  we  still  thy  goodness  share, 
And  be  forever  thine. 


Evening  Hymns. 
Evening  Hymn.  C.  M. 

C\  lord,  another  day  is  flown, 
^  And  we,  a  lonely  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 


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FAMILY    DEVOTION.  455 

Preserv'd  by  thee,  another  day, 

Another  song  we  raise  : 
For  Jesus1  sake,  accept,  we  pray. 

Our  gratitude  and  praise. 

Now  take  us  underneath  thy  wing — 

Our  God  our  guardian  be ; 
That  in  the  morning  we  may  sing 

Another  hymn  to  thee. 

Eif/iing  Hymn.  M.  7s. 

lYTow  from  labor  and  from  care 
-^    Evening  shades  have  set  me  free ; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 
Lord  I  would  converse  with  thee  : 
O,  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Savior's  love. 

For  the  blessings  of  this  day, 
For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 
For  the  Spirit's  quick'ning  pow'r; 
Grateful  notes  to  thee  I  raise, — 
O,  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

Evening  Hymn.  CM. 

IN  Jesus'  name  we  come  to  thee, 
Thou  God  of  holiness  ! 

For  Jesus'  sake,  look  down  and  see 
Us  at  thy  throne  of  grace. 

We  thank  thee,  Lord,  for  every  good 

Conferral  on  us  and  ours  : 
For  house,  apparel,  health  and  food, 

For  all  thy  bounty  pours. 


45  G  FAMILY    L>EVOTION. 

3  O,  take  us  in  thy  arms,  and  keep 
Us  through  the  silent  night; 
Give  us  refreshment  in  our  sleep, 
And  fit  us  for  the  light. 

On  Going  to  Rent.  B.  M. 

HPhe  day  is  past  and  gone, 
■*-  The  evening  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 

So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  are  possess'd. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears, 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 
And  we  from  time  remove, 

O  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

0»)U  An  Evening  Song.  C.  M. 

Tjeak  Savior,  let  my  evening  song 
"  Like  holy  incense  rise  : 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 


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2  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around  ; 

But  O,  how  Tew  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

3  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest. 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Savior's  breast. 

05/  Saturday  Night.  C.  M. 

"Degone.  my  worldly  cares,  away, 
■V  Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight ; 

Let  me  begin  th'  ensuing  day. 
Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week 

Excite  a  grateful  frame  : 
2sor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

3  On  wings  of  expectation  borne. 

My  hopes  to  heaven  ascend ; 
I  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn, 

With  thee  the  day  to  spend. 

Stening  Contemplation.  M.  17s. 

VJoetlv,  now,  the  light  of  day 
^    Fades  upon  my  sight  away: 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free. 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

Soon  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away  : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee. 


458 


639 


FAMILY    DEVOTION. 


Evening:   Gratitude  and  Trust. 


C.  M. 


Preat  God,  to  thee  ray  evening  song 
"  With  gratitude  I  raise ; 
O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  rill  my  heart  with  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  fleeting  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, — 
Of  mercy,  love,  and  povrr. 

3  Thy  love  and  power,  celestial  guard, 

Preserve  me  from  all  harm  : 
Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 
Extends  his  mighty  arm  ? 

4  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  to  praise  thy  name. 


PRAYER    MEETIXG.  459 


PRAYER    MEETING. 


640 


Opening  of  a  Prayer- Meeting.  C.  M. 

IVe're  met,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
"    To  worship  and  adore — 
And  now  to  thee  we  raise  our  hearts, 
Thy  mercy  to  implore. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  is  what  we  want 

To  lit  ns  for  the  skies  ; 
And  grace  we  need  whene'er  we  bring 
Our  humble  sacrifice. 

3  Without  it.  Lord,  we  cannot  sing ; 

Xor  know  we  how  to  pray, 

Except  by  it  we're  truly  taught 

Both  how,  and  what  to  say. 

4  Then  bow  thine  ear,  and  hear  our  pray'r. 

Thy  grace  on  us  bestow ; 
So  we  will  love  and  serve  thee  more, 
While  pilgrims  here  below. 


641 


Invocation.  CM. 


rtOME,  O  thou  King  of  all  my  saints. 
^  Our  humble  tribute  own, 
While  with  our  praises  and  complaints 
We  bow  before  thy  throne. 

How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise ! 
How  should  our  souls  on  wings  of  love 

Mount  upwards  to  the  skies ! 


460  PRAYER    MEETING. 

3  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  glory  shine 

And  till  thy  dwellings  here  ; 
Till  life  and  love,  and  Joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

4  Then  shall  our  hearts,  enraptured,  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer,  come. 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day 
That  calls  thv  children  home. 


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&       Short  and  Fervent  Prayer  the  Best.       C.  M. 

T  ord  in  thy  ootfrts  we  now  appear, 
-^  And  bow  before  thy  throne; 
Before  our  lips  begin  to  move. 
Our  wants  to  thee  are  known. 

Thou  know'st  the  language  of  the  heart, 

The  meaning  of  a  sigh  : 
Dear  Father,  hear  our  humble  pray'r. 

And  bring  thy  blessings  nigh. 

Few  be  our  words,  and  short  our  pray  rs. 

While  we  together  meet : 
Short  duties  keep  tlf  attention  up 

And  make  devotion  sweet. 

O 

•)  Tie  Gracious  Pro //use.  L.  M. 

"XirriERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace. 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise. 

" There. "  says  the  Savior,  "will  I  be. 

Amid  this  little  company  ; 

To  them  unvail  my  smiling  face, 

And  shed  my  glories  'round  the  place. n 


PRAYKR    MEETING.  161 

We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
Now  till  our  hearts  with  heav'nlv  love. 


644 


A  Blessing  Invoked.  C.  M. 


T^eacii  us,  O  Lord,  aright  to  plead 
-*-  J*"  or  mercies  from  above ; 
O,  come  and  bless  our  souls  indeed. 
With  light  and  joy  and  love. 

Help  us  on  thee  to  east  our  care. 

And  on  thy  word  to  rest ; 
That  Israel's  God  who  heareth  prayV 

Will  grant  us  our  request. 


645 


Teach  us  to  Pray.  L.  M. 


rpKACH  us.  0  Lord,  to  sing  and  pray, 

-*-  Whilst  in  these  tenements  of  clay  ; 
And  never  be  asham'd  of  thee. 
Who  bled  and  died  on  Calvary. 

And  when  to  glory  we  attain. 
We'll  shout  aloud  the  Savior's  name. 
Who  bought  our  souls  with  precious  blood. 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 


646 


Jfywer  of  Prayer.  L.  M. 


TjlTflAT  various  hindYances  we  meet 

"    In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat; 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayV, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 


462  PRAYER    MEETING. 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw ; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love — 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Pray'r  makes  the  christian's  armor  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Were  half  the  breath  that's  vainly  spent 
To  heav'n  in  supplication  sent, 

Our  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 


647 


Come  Let  us  Pray.  C.  H.  M. 


Pome,  let  us  pray : — 'tis  sweet  to  feel 

^   That  God  himself  is  near; 

That  while  we  at  his  footstool  kneel, 

His  mercy  deigns  to  hear; 
Though  sorrows  crowd  life's  dreary  way, 
This  is  our  solace — let  us  pray. 

Come,  let  us  pray  : — the  burning  brow. 
The  heart  opprest  with  care, 

And  all  the  woes  that  throng  us  now, 
Will  be  relieved  by  pray'r: 

Jesus  will  smile  our  griefs  away; 

O  glorious  thought! — come,  let  us  pray. 

Come,  let  us  pray : — the  sin-sick  soul 
Her  weight  of  guilt  must  feel ; 

But  hark !  the  glorious  tidings  roll, 
Whilst  here  we  humbly  kneel; 

Jesus  will  wash  that  guilt  away, 

And  pardon  grant: — then  let  us  pray. 


PRAYER    MEETING.  463 

Come,  let  us  pray : — the  mercy-seat 

Invites  the  fervent  pray'r ; 
And  Jesus  ready  stands  to  greet 

The  contrite  spirit  there  : 
O  loiter  not,  nor  longer  stay 
From  him  who  loves  us  : — let  us  pray  ! 


648 


Prayer  for  Wisdom.  C.  M. 


A  lmiitIity  God,  in  humble  prayer, 
-^-  To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  miuds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  for  wisdom — Lord,  impart 
The  knowledge  how  to  live ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart. 
To  us,  thy  servants,  give. 


649 


Sincerity  i/i  Prayer.  S.  M. 

T  OED,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
■jH  And  give  us  hearts  to  ask: 
Or  all  we  think,  or  do,  or  say, 
Will  be  a  tiresome  task. 

The  Holy  Spirit  send. 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire; 
Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend 
With  pure  and  warm  desire. 

Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 
Present  our  pray'rs  above; 
And  spread  abroad  o'er  all  thou  seest, 
The  mantle  of  thv  love. 


464  PRAYER    MEETING. 

4       Teach  us  to  find  our  bliss 
In  earnest,  fervent  prayer ; 
For  where  we  pray  our  Savior  is, 
And  bliss  is  only  there. 

Humble  Petition.  CM. 

T^atiier,  behold  with  gracious  eyes, 
-*-   The  souls  before  thy  throne, 
AVho  now  present  their  sacrifice, 
And  seek  thee  in  thy  Son. 

Well  pleased  in  him  thyself  declare, 

Thy  pard'ning  love  reveal, 
The  peaceful  answer  of  our  pray'r, 

To  every  conscience  seal. 

Refresh  us  with  a  ceaseless  show'r 

Of  graces  from  above, 
Till  all  receive  the  perfect  pow'r 

Of  everlasting  love. 

My  God  xoill  Hear  me.  CM. 

rPo  thee,  O  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King, 
-*-  Now  will  my  soul  draw  near ; 
Thankful  of  this  sweet  truth  to  sing, 
That  thou,  my  God,  wilt  hear. 

2  Though  I  am  poor,  and  needy  too, 

And  scarce  know  what  to  say ; 
And  though  my  words  are  faint  and  few, 
My  God  will  hear  me  pray. 

3  Through  Christ  I  come,  and  mercy  claim, 

Who  lives  to  intercede ; 
For  in  his  dear  and  holy  name 
My  God  will  hear  me  plead. 


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PRAYER    MEETING.  465 

Hear  me  thou  wilt,  tho'  doubts  and  fears 
My  soul  should  much  cast  down; 

And  tho*  o'erwhelm'd  with  sighs  and  tears 
My  God  will  hear  me  groan. 

Then  whilst  my  life  and  breath  remain 

111  humbly  persevere  ; 
And  when  to  glory  I  attain. 

I'll  praise  my  Savior  there. 

C  I  *M  no*  &  Thee  go.  C.  M. 

A  s  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old. 
**■  So  frill  my  soul  do  now  ; 
Wrestle,  and  on  my  Jesus  hold, 
"Nor  will  I  let  him  go/' 

2  I  come  encourag'd  by  the  word. 

That  mercy  thou  wilt  show  : 
Except  thou  bless  me,  blessed  Lord. 
"I  will  not  let  thee  go." 

3  I  come  to  ask  forgiveness  free, 

Tho*  I  have  been  thy  foe : 

Except  thou  grant  it.  Lord,  to  me. 
*T  will  not  let  thee  go."* 

4  I  come  to  ask  for  ail  thy  love. 

And  ail  thou  canst  bestow  : 

Except  these  blessings,  Lord.  I  prove. 

"I  will  not  let  thee  go." 

•D 
>♦)  Throne  of  Grace.  CM. 

f\  lord,  to  us.  assembled  here. 

"  Reveal  thy  smiling  face  : 
While  we.  by  faith,  with  love  and  fear. 
Approach  a  throne  of  grace. 

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466  PRAYER    MEETING. 

2  Thy  house  is  call'd  a  house  of  pray'r, 

A  solemn,  sacred  place ; 
O  let  us  now  thy  presence  share, 
While  at  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  With  holy  boldness  may  we  come, 

Though  of  a  sinful  race ; 
Thankful  to  find  there  yet  is  room 
Before  the  throne  of  grace. 

4  Thy  tender  pity  and  thy  loye 

Our  every  fear  can  chase  ; 
And  all  our  help,  we  then  shall  prove, 
Comes  from  the  throne  of  grace. 

5  We  bless  thee  for  thy  word  and  laws  ; 

We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace ; 
And  O,  we  bless  thee,  Lord,  because 
There  is  a  throne  of  grace. 


Prayer  for  Resignation .  C.  M. 

"Dathjer,  whatever  of  earthly  bliss 
-*-    Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

kw  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 

And  let  me  live  to  thee. 

Let  the  sweet  hope  that  I  am  thine 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 

And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


655 


PRAYER    MEETING.  467 

Opening  a  Prayer  Meeting.  C.  M. 

TXTe've  met,  dear  friends,  in  Jesus'  name; 
V    Come,  let  us  now  rejoice, 
While  we  our  Saviors  name  proclaim, 
With  cheerful  heart  and  voice. 

2  But  O,  dear  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God, 

Send  down  the  heav'nly  Dove, 
His  graces  to  diffuse  around, 
And  warm  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  Then,  0  dear  Jesus,  condescend 

To  meet  us  with  a  smile  ; 
Thy  Spirit's  quick'ning  influence  send, 
And  purge  our  hearts  from  guile : — 

4  That  when  we  part  each  one  may  say, 

We  met  not  here  in  vain ; 
For  we  have  tasted  heav'n  to-day, 
Xor  could  we  more  contain. 

Close  of  a  Prayer  Meeting.  M.  7s. 

Tf  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 
■*-  Christians  meet  for  social  prayer; 
If  'tis  sweet  with  them  to  raise 
Songs  of  Holy  Joy  and  praise — 
Passing  sweet  thai  state  must  be, 
Where  they  meet  eternally. 

2  Savior,  may  these  meetings  prove 
Antepasts  to  that  above ; 
While  we  worship  in  this  place, 
May  we  grow  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  we  each  in  his  degree, 
Fit  for  endless  glory  be. 


468  PRAYER    MEETING. 

Of)  7  The  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  M. 

Qur  heavenly  Father,  hear 
V  The  prayer  we  offer  now  : 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  s£nd  near ; 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  word  we  live ; 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  powV, 
From  Satan's  wiles  defend ; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine ; 

The  sceptre,  throne  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 

O  Morning  Prayer  Meeting.  S.  M. 

TTow  sweet  the  melting  lay, 
-"■  Which  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When  at  the  hour  of  rising  day, 
Christians  unite  in  pray  r. 

The  breezes  waft  their  cries 
Up  to  Jehovah's  throne  ; 
He  listens  to  their  humble  sighs. 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 


PRAVKR    ITBETINCk  469 

3  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray 
Before  the  morning  light, — 

Once  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

Who  sends  his  blessings  down 
To  rescue  souls  condemned  to  die, 
And  make  his  people  one. 

059  Seeking  God  Early.  C.  M. 

"Yearly,  my  God,  without  delay 
-^  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'r, 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour — 
That  vision  so  divine  ! 

4  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

DOO  turning  Prayer,  CM. 

A  may  I  love,  at  early  day 
^  To  rise,  when  all  is  still, 
And  hear  my  Savior  kindly  say, 
"Come,  ask  me  what  ye  will." 


470  PRAYER    MEETING. 

2  O  may  I  love  to  search  his  law, 

To  hear  his  words  of  love, 
And  feel  his  Spirit  sweetly  draw 
My  soul  to  "things  above." 

3  O  may  I  love  to  ask  in  prayer, 

His  Spirit's  guiding  ray — 
Through  every  scene  of  anxious  care, 
Through  life's  bewildered  way. 

4  Thus  let  me  spend  each  rising  hour, 

Thus  close  my  latest  clays, 
Till  I  shall  wake,  to  sleep  no  more, 
Where  prayer  is  changed  to  praise. 

Daily  Devotion.  S.  M. 

T  et  sinners  take  their  course, 
-■^  And  choose  the  road  to  death  ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God, 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 
When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
Q  my  eternal  God, 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

Mid-Day  Hour  of  Prayer.  C.  M. 

Tesus,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer 
"    We  consecrate  to  thee, 
Forgetful  of  each  earthly  care, 
We  would  thy  glory  see. 


PRAYKR    MEETING.  471 

2  We  come  thy  presence  to  implore: 
O  teach  us  how  to  pray  ! 

Impart  to  us  thy  Spirit's  pow'r — 

Thy  saving  grace  display. 

3  Baptize  with  energy  divine 
The  contrite  soul  afresh  : 

O  bow  the  stubborn  will  to  thine, 
And  give  the  heart  of  flesh. 

4  Unite  our  hearts,  unite  our  tongues, 
In  lofty  praise  to  thee  ; 

Accept  the  tribute  of  our  songs, 
Thou  Holy  One  in  Three. 

Noon-Day  WorsMp.  L.  M". 

TTow  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile 
-*-*-  And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord  ! 
Dear  Savior,  on  thy  people  smile, 
According  to  thy  faithful  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat. 
That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee ; 
O  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet  : 

Let  this  the  gate  of  heaven  be. 

3  "  Chief  of  ten  thousand."'  no  v.'  appear. 
That  we.  by  faith,  may  view  thy  face: 
O  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 
And  let  thy  presence  till  the  place  ! 

004  Noon-tide  Prayer.  C.  M. 

"Crom  busy  toil  and  heavy  care 

-*-    We  turn  the  weary  mind  : 

And  in  the  place  of  noon-tide  pray'r 

Our  sanctuarv  find. 


472 


PRAYER    MEETING. 


Cho. — The  mid-day  hour,  the  noon-tide  hour, 
It  is  the  hour  of  pray'r ; 
Our  souls  receive  renewing  pow'r. 
For  Jesus  meets  us  there. 

2  The  voice  that  stilled  the  stormy  waves 

On  distant  Galilee, 
Speaks  once  again,  and  at  the  sound, 
Retires  another  sea. 

The  mid-day  hour,  &c. 

3  The  restless  waves  of  care  and  strife 

Obey  the  mighty  voice; 
Peace  broods  the  quiet  waters  o'er, 
And  all  our  souls  rejoice. 

The  mid-day  hour,  &c. 

4  These  heav'n-bright  hours  too  soon  are  past ; 

Grant,  Lord,  this  gerater  boon  : 
A  place  where  worship  never  ends, 
Xor  night  succeeds  to  noon. 

The  mid-day  hour,  &c. 


FELLOWSHIP    MEETING.  473 


FELLOWSHIP    MEETING. 


Union  with  Christ.  P.  If. 

Home  saints  and  sinners,  hear  me  tell 

^   The  wonders  of  Immanuel ; 
Who  sav'd  me  from  a  burning  hell, 
And  brought  my  soul  with  him  to  dwell, 
And  gave  me  heav  nly  union. 

2  When  Jesus  saw  me  from  on  high, 
Beheld  my  soul  in  ruin  lie, 

He  look?d  on  me  with  pitying  eye, 
And  said  to  me,  as  he  pass'd  by. 
With  God  you  have  no  union. 

3  Then  I  began  to  pray  and  cry, 

I  look'd  this  way  and  that  to  fly, 
It  griey'd  me  sore  that  I  must  die, 
I  sought  salvation  for  to  buy. 
But  still  I  found  no  union. 

4  But  when  I  hated  all  my  sin, 
My  dear  Redeemer  took  me  in, 

And  with  his  blood  he  wash'd  me  clean  ; 
And,  O  !  what  seasons  I  have  seen, 
E'er  since  I  felt  this  union. 

5  I  prais'd  the  Lord  both  night  and  day, 
I  went  from  house  to  house  to  pray, 
And  if  I  met  one  on  the  way, 

I  always  something  found  to  say 
About  this  heav'nlv  union. 


474  FELLOWSHIP    MEETING. 

6  Almighty  God,  teach  heart  and  tongue 
To  thee  to  raise  a  grateful  song ; 
All  praises  to  thy  name  belong; 
Let  Zion  sing,  thy  kingdom  come, 
And  fill  the  world  with  union. 


666 


Young  Converts  Testifying.  C.  M. 


Tjeak  Savior,  we  rejoice  to  hear 
ffi   Young  converts  sweetly  tell 
How  thou  art  pleased  to  save  from  sin, 
From  sorrow,  death  and  hell. 

2  Lord,  we  unite  to  praise  thy  name, 
For  grace  so  freely  giv'n  ; 
Still  may  they  keep  in  Zion's  road, 
And  dwell  at  last  in  heav'n. 


667 


Rejoicings  in  Hope.  C.  M. 


T  i ft  up  your  hearts  to  things  above, 

-^  Ye  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 

And  join  with  us  to  praise  his  love, 

And  glorify  his  name. 

2  To  Jesus'  name  give  thanks  and  sing, 

Whose  mercies  never  end : 
Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  the  Lord  is  King; 
The  King  is  now  our  Friend. 

3  We  for  his  sake  count  all  things  loss ; 

On  earthly  good  look  down  ; 
And  joyfully  sustain  the  cross, 
Till  we  receive  the  crown. 


FELLOWSHIP    MEETING.  475 

Relation  of  Christian  Experience.         S.  M. 

Pome,  ye  who  fear  the  Lord, 
^  And  listen,  while  I  tell 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escaped 
The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

The  flattering  joys  of  sense 
Assailed  by  foolish  heart, 
While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill, 
Guided  the  poisonous  dart. 

I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 
But  fell  to  rise  again  ; 
My  anguish  roused  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

Darkness,  and  shame,  and  grief, 
OppressM  my  gloomy  mind  ; 
I  looked  around  me  for  relief. 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

At  length  to  God  I  cried  : 
He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh  ; 
He  heard,  and  instantly  he  sent 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

My  drooping  head  he  rais'd, 
My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd ; 
Pardon' d  my  sins,  and  with  a  smile 
The  gracious  pardon  sealM. 

O,  may  I  ne'er  forget 
The  mercy  of  my  God  ! 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 


476  FELLOWSHIP    MEETING. 


669 


Christ's  Presence.  C.  P.  M. 


'•TI^heee  two  or  three  together  meet, 
My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 
And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
There  will  I  be,"  said  God,  "to  bless, 
And  every  burden'd  soul  redress, 
Who  worships  at  my  throne." 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord, 

Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  word 

To  set  the  spirit  free ; 
Impart  a  kind,  celestial  show'r, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 


Opening  an  Experience  Meeting.  L.  M. 

TYTow  we  are  met  in  holy  fear, 
-^    To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare 
The  free  compassion  of  a  God, 
The  virtue  of  a  Savior's  blood. 


2  Jesus,  assist  them  now  to  tell 

What  they  have  felt,  and  what  they  feel ; 
O  Savior,  help  them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  church  they  freely  own 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done, 
We'd  join  to  praise  eternal  love, 

And  heighten  all  the  joys  above. 


671 


MISSIONARY    MEETING.  47' 


Close  of  mi  Ezprritnre  Meeting,  L.  M. 


TTTe  now  have  heard  our  brethren  tell 

How  they  escaped  the  snares  of  hell 
They  all  relate  that  oonq'ring  grace 
Which  gives  them  in  the  church  a  place. 

2  The  testimony  they  have  giv'n, 

Now  proves  that  they  are  heirs  of  heav'n ; 
Like  angels  may  they  shine  at  last, 
When  all  this  storm  of  life  is  past. 


MISSIONARY    MEETING. 


672 


Prayer  for  Success.  L.  M. 

"ATillions  there  are  on  heathen  ground. 
■***•  Who  never  heard  the  gospel's  sound ; 
Lord,  send  it  forth  and  let  it  run. 
Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 


2  Guide  thou  our  lips,  who  stand  to  tell 
Sinners  to  shun  the  way  to  hell ; 

To  those  who  give,  do  thou  impart 
A  gemrous,  wise,  and  tender  heart. 

3  Lord,  crown  their  zeal,  reward  their  care. 
That  in  thy  grace  they  all  may  share  : 
And  those  who  now  in  darkness  dwell, 
Deliv'rance  bring  from  guilt  and  hell. 


478  MISSIONARY    MEETING. 


673 


Missionaries  Commended  to  God.         C.  M. 


"P  at  her  of  mercies,  condescend 
-*-    To  hear  our  fervent  pray  r. 
While  these  our  brethren  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 

2  Before  them  set  an  open  door ; 

Their  faithful  labors  bless  ; 
On  them  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  crown  them  with  success. 

3  Endow  them  with  a  heavenly  mind ; 

Supply  their  every  need; 
Make  them  in  spirit  meek,  resign'd, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

4  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour 

Uphold  them  by  thy  grace ; 
And  guard  them  by  thy  mighty  pow'r, 
Till  they  shall  end  their  race. 

5  Then,  follow'd  by  a  numerous  train, 

Gather'd  from  heathen  lands, 
A  crown  of  life  may  they  obtain 
From  their  Redeemer's  hands. 

Of  4:  Prayer  for  Missionaries.  L.  M. 

T  ike  AbrarTm,  to  a  land  unknown, 
-^  Are  our  dear  missionaries  gone: 
Obedient  to  the  heavenly  call, 
They  leave  their  country  and  their  all. 

2  The  various  dangers  by  the  way. 
Perils  and  toils  by  night  and  day, 
The  boist'rous  deep  and  death  they  brave, 
The  islands  of  the  sea  to  save. 


MISSIONARY    MEETING.  479 

3  May  their  whole  souls  and  selves  be  blest 
In  Abrahams  God,  with  peace  and  rest. 
In  each  distressing  trying  hour, 

Be  Abrah'ms  God  their  shield  and  towY. 

4  When  they  arrive  at  distant  lands, 
With  Jesus1  gospel  in  their  hands, 
O  may  the  tidings  of  his  love. 
Salvation  to  the  heathen  prove  ! 


675 


Condition  of  the  Heathen,       M.  7s  &  6s. 

T^rom  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
-*-    From  India's  coral  strand, — 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  errors  chain. 


2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle. 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ! 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  man  benighted 
The  light  of  life  deny  ? 


480  MISSIONARY    MEETING. 

Salvation  !     O,  salvation  ! 
The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
•  Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4   Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reion. 


676 


Prayer  for  the  Snceess  of  Missions.        CM. 


T  ord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 
■^  Armed  with  thy  Spirit's  power : 
Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regenerate  heait; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murderous  cannon  roar. 


677 


MISSIONARY    MEETING.  481 

Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait ;  those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 

This  promised  age  of  gold. 
"Amen,"  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumbered  myriads  cry ; 
"Amen,"  with  joy  divine,  let  heav'ns 

Unnumbered  choirs  reply. 


Departure  of  Missionaries,    1£  8s,  7s  &  4. 

]\|~en  of  God,  go  take  your  stations; 
-^  -*-  Darkness  reigns  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Loud  proclaim  among  the  nations 

Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth  : 
Bear  the  tidings. 

Tidings  of  the  Savior's  worth. 

2  Go  to  men  in  darkness  sleeping; 

Tell  that  Christ  is  strong  to  save ; 
Go  to  men  in  bondage  weeping ; 
Publish  freedom  to  the  slave : 

Tell  the  dying, 
Christ  has  triumphed  o'er  the  grave. 

3  What  though  earth,  by  hell  excited, 

Should  oppose  the  Savior's  reign ! 
Plead  his  cause  to  souls  benighted; 
Fear  ye  not  the  face  of  men  ; 

Vain  the  tumult, 
Earth  and  hell  will  rage  in  vain. 

4  Though  exposed  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend  ; 
Borne  afar  'mid  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  is  your  heavenly  friend; 

And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 

31 


482  PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 


PRAYER    FOR   A    REVIVAL. 


678 


Invitation.  L.  M. 


T  loxg  to  see  the  season  come, 

■*-  When  sinners  shall  come  flocking  home  ; 

To  taste  the  riches  of  God's  love, 

And  seek  the  joys  that  are  above. 

2  Hark  !  how  the  gospel  trumpets  sound, 
Inviting  sinners  all  around : 

Behold,  your  loving  Savior  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  A  few  days  more,  and  you  must  go 
To  realms  of  joy  or  endless  woe ; 

In  worlds  of  bliss  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Or  sink  beneath  his  frowns  to  hell. 

4  Come,  now,  poor  sinner,  counsel  take, 
And  all  your  sinful  ways  forsake ; 

This  world  give  o'er,  leave  friends  behind  ; 
In  Christ  redemption  you  shall  find. 

5  Take  your  companions  by  the  hand, 
And  your  connexion  in  a  band, 
And  give  them  up  at  Jesus'  call, 
For  he  can  bless  and  save  them  all. 


670 


PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL.  483 

Prayer  for  a  Revival.     M.  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

^avior,  visit  thy  plantation, 
^   Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ; 
All  will  turn  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again  ; 
Lord,  revive  us  ! 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  US  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thy  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die ;  <fcc. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  pray'rs ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 

Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares  ;  <fcc. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour. 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh ;  &c. 

OU  Prayer  for  a  Revival.  S.  M. 

C\  for  the  happy  hour, 
^  When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 
And  send,  with  a  reviving  pow'r, 
His  Spirit  from  on  high. 

We  meet,  we  sing,  we  pray  ; 
We  teach  the  saving  word ; 
And  yet  we  see  no  cheering  ray ; 
Xo  anxious  voice  is  heard. 


484  PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 

3  Thou,  thou  alone,  canst  give 
Thy  gospel  sure  success ; 

Canst  bid  the  careless  sinner  live, 
Anew,  in  holiness. 

4  Come,  then,  with  power  divine, 
Spirit  of  life  and  love ! 

Then  shall  our  neighbors  all  be  thine, 
Prepared  for  bliss  above. 


68] 


Vision  of  Dry  Bones.  L.  M. 

T  ook  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye  ; 
-^  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie ; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live? 
And  can  these  dead,  dry  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known  : 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain  ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry. 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  O  let  thy  Spirit  come  and  breathe 
New  life  thro'  all  the  realms  of  death  ! 
Dry  bones  shall  then  obey  thy  voice, — 
Shall  move,  shall  waken,  and  rejoice. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival.  L.  M. 

Threat  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 
"  Thy  minister's  and  people's  pray'r ; 
Perfum'd  by  thee,  O  may  it  rise, 
Like  fragrant  incense,  to  the  skies. 


PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL.  485 

2  Revive  thy  churches  with  thy  grace  ; 
Forgive  our  sins,  and  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

3  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live  ; 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

4  May  aged  saints,  maturVi  with  grace. 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness ; 

And  when  translated  to  the  skies, 
May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 

5  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise, 
And,  weeping,  sow  the  seed  of  praise, 
In  humble  hope  that  thou  wilt  hear 
Thy  minister's  and  people's  prayer. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival.  S.  M. 

"Devivk  thy  work,  O  Lord, 
■*-*  And  send  salvation  down  ; 
Let  the  sharp  arrows  of  thy  word 
Transpierce  the  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Ride  in  thy  prosperous  car, 
Regain  thy  people  lost ; 

Let  thy  right  hand  conduct  the  war, 
Let  vict'ry  crown  thy  host. 

3  Thy  fainting  saints  revive; 
Awaken  them  that  sleep ; 

Make  the  dry  bones  arise  and  live, 
And  comfort  all  that  weep. 


486  PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 

4       Come,  O  ye  winds  of  heav'n, 
Breathe  o'er  this  vale  of  death  ; 
May  the  good  Spirit,  richly  giv'n, 
Fill  all  with  praying  breath. 

U04  The  Day  of  Pentecost,  M.  ' 

T  o  !  the  day  of  pentecost 

■M  Dawns,  the  infant  church  to  cheer; 

Lo  !  the  sacramental  host 

In  the  upper  room  appear. 

2  Mighty  faith  each  soul  inspir'd 
At  the  footstool  of  the  throne ; 
Each  the  Comforter  desir'd, 
Agonized  for  this  alone. 

3  Hark!  a  mighty  rush  from  heav'n, 
As  if  tempests  struggled  there, 
Till  the  azure  vault  was  riv'n, 
And  its  fragments  filled  the  air. 

4  Cloven  tongues  of  fiery  hue 
Crowned  the  apostolic  band: — 
Holy  Ghost,  the  sign  renew  ; 
Spread  the  tire  through  all  the  land. 

5  Grant  a  pentecostal  show'r; 
Roll,  O  roll  the  mighty  Hood  ! 
Jesus,  by  the  Spirit's  pow'r 
Bring  poor  sinners  back  to  God. 

G  Let  thy  Spirit  now  inspire, 
While  the  people  flock  to  thee; 
Shout,  ye  angels — strike  the  lyre; 
Wake  the  general  jubilee. 


685 


PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 


Prayer  for  a  Revival. 


4-7 
C.  M. 


A  rise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 
"**■  And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 

Behold,  thy  church,  with  longing  eyes, 
Waits  to  be  owned  and  blest 

2  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train. 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows  ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 

Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house. 

And  till  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  son  of  David  reign. 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine: 

Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne : 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 


48P  REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL. 


REJOICING   IN   A   REVIVAL. 


68fi 


Joy  ocer  One  Sinner  that  Bepenteth.       C.  M. 


n  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
■      When  but  one  sinner  turns. 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  : 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  : 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire; 
"The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lvre. 


Joy  Ocer  the  Convert.  L.  M. 

TVTho  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
'*    Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 
The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies  ; 


REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL.  489 

The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew  ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

^O  Conversion  Affords  Joy.  L.  M. 


688 


T\Thexe'er  a  sinner  turns  to  God, 
"    With  contrite  heart  and  flowing  eyes, 
The  happy  news  makes  angels  smile, 
And  tell  their  joys  above  the  skies. 

Well  may  the  church  below  rejoice, 
And  echo  back  the  heav'nly  sound  : 
This  soul  was  dead,  but  now's  alive  : 
This  sheep  was  lost,  but  now  is  found. 

Glory  to  God  on  high  be  giv'n, 
For  this  unbounded  love  to  men  ; 
Let  saints  below  and  saints  above 
In  concert  shout  the  loud  Amen  ! 

Sinners  Coming  Home.  C.  P.  M. 

rpriE  day  has  come,  the  joyful  day — 
-*■  At  last  the  day  has  come, 
That  saints  and  angels  joy  display 

O'er  sinners  coming  home, 
They're  coming  home,  they're  coming  home  ; 
Behold  them  coming  home. 

The  saints  of  God  fresh  courage  take — 

Each  one  in  faith  now  prays  ; 
The  hosts  of  hell  with  terror  shake, 

While  God  his  power  displays. 
They're  coming  home,  they're  coming  home  ; 
Rejoice  !  they're  coming  home. 


490  REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL. 

3  Backsliders  too,  begin  to  view 

What  traitors  they  have  been, 
Confessing,  ask,  "  What  shall  I  do  ? 

And  hell  I  feel  within  !  " 
They're  coming  home,  they're  coming  home  ; 
Praise  God,  they're  coming  home. 

4  Encompass'd  now  our  altars  are 

By  those  of  burden'd  soul ; 
They  rush  with  eagerness,  to  share 

The  balm  that  makes  them  whole. 
They're  coming  home,  they're  coming  home  ; 
Still  more  are  coming  home. 

5  New  trophies  greet  us  every  day, 

Who  spread  the  flame  around, 
While  parents  to  each  other  say, 

"Though  lost,  my  child  is  found," 
They're  coming  home,  they're  coming  home ; 
Bless  God !  they're  coming  home. 

0*7  U  Jailor's  Conversion.  C.  M. 

T  ord,  we  adore  thy  matchless  ways 
•      In  bringing  souls  to  thee  ; 
We  sing  and  shout  eternal  praise 
For  grace  so  full  and  free. 

2  "  What  must  I  do,"  the  jailor  cries, 

"To  save  my  sinking  soul  ?" 
"Believe  in  Christ,"  the  word  replies — 
Thy  faith  shall  make  thee  whole. 

3  "Believe,  believe,"  the  gospel  cries, 

"This  is  the  living  way ;" 
From  faith  in  Christ  our  hopes  arise, 
And  shine  to  perfect  day. 


REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL.  491 

Come,  sinners,  then,  the  Savior  trust, 

To  wash  you  in  his  blood; 
To  change  your  hearts,  subdue  your  lust, 

And  bring  you  home  to  God. 


691 


The  Work  Progressing.  C.  M. 


poNvixe'p  of  sin,  men  now  begin 

^  To  call  upon  the  Lord  : 

Trembling  they  pray,  and  mourn  the  day, 

In  which  they  scorn'd  his  word. 
Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God's  holy  name  ; 
While  older  saints  leave  their  complaints. 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

God's  chariot  rolls,  and  frights  the  souls 

Of  those  who  hate  the  truth  ; 
And  saints  in  pray'r  cry,  "Lord  draw  near, 

Have  mercy  on  the  youth — 

Pour  down  a  show'r  of  thy  great  pow'r, 

On  every  aching  heart ; 
On  all  who  try,  and  humble  cry. 

That  they  may  have  a  part." 

Come,  sinners,  all,  hear  now  God's  call, 

And  pray  with  one  accord  ; 
Saints,  raise  your  songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 

To  hail  th'  approaching  Lord. 

The  Prodigal's  Return.  C.  M. 

There's  joy  in  heav'n,  and  joy  on  earth, 
^    When  prodigals  return, — 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 


492  REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL. 

2  "Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done/' 

Is  a  reviving  sound  ; 
O  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea. 
E'en  all  the  globe  around ! 

3  Often,  O,  sov'reign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day ! 
That  Jesus  here  may  triumphs  view. 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

4  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  thine  own  : 

Thine  be  the  praises  too; 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due. 

Souls  Upturning.  P.  M, 

"Ding  the  bells  of  heaven  !  there  is  joy  to-day, 
-"'  For  a  soul  returning  from  the  wild ; 
See !  the  Father  meets  him  out  upon  the  way, 
Welcoming  His  weary,  wand'ring  child. 

Ohorvs  : 
Glory!  glory!  how  the  angels  sing; 
Glory!  glory!  how  the  loud  harps  ring, 
'Tis  the  ransomed  army,  like  a  mighty  sea, 
Pealing  forth  the  anthem  of  the  free. 

2  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !  there  is  joy  to-day, 
For  the  wanderer  now  is  reconciled  ; 

Yes  a  soul  is  rescued  from  his  sinful  way, 
And  is  born  anew  a  ransomed  child. 

3  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !  spread  the  feast  to- 
Angels  swell  the  glad  triumphant  strain  !  [day, 
Tell  the  joyful  tidings !  bear  it  far  away  ! 
For  a  precious  soul  is  born  again. 


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REJOICING    IX    A    REVIVAL.  49-'J 


The  Jubilee,  C.  M. 


TIT hat  heavenly  music  do  I  hear  ? 

"     Salvation  sounding  free  ! 
Ye  souls  in  bondage,  lend  an  ear ; 
This  is  the  jubilee. 

2  How  sweetly  do  the  tidings  roll, 

All  'round  from  sea  to  sea, 
From  land  to  land,  from  pole  to  pole  ! 
This  is  the  jubilee. 

3  Good  news,  good  news,  to  Adam's  race  ! 

Let  christians  all  agree 
To  sins:  redeeming  love  and  grace! 
This  is  the  jubilee. 

4  The  gospel  sounds  a  sweet  release 

To  all  in  misery, 
And  bids  them  welcome  home  to  peace  ; 
This  is  the  jubilee. 

5  Jesus  is  on  his  mercy  seat; 

Before  him  bend  the  knee ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  his  praise  repeat, 
This  is  the  jubilee. 

6  Sinners,  be  wise,  return  and  come. 

Unto  the  Savior  flee  ; 
The  Spirit  bids  you  welcome  home; 
This  La  the  jubilee. 

7  Come,  ye  redeemed,  your  tribute  bring, 

With  songs  of  harmony; 
While  on  the  road  to  Canaan,  sing. 
This  is  the  jubilee. 


494  BACKSLIDING. 


695 


BACKSLIDING. 


Lament  of  the  Backslider.  S.  M. 

TTow  can  I  vent  my  grief  ? 
-*-*-  My  Comforter  is  fled  ; 
By  day  I  sigh  without  relief, 
And  groan  upon  my  bed. 

I  once  enjoy'd  my  Lord ; 
Liv'd  happy  in  his  love, 
Delighted  in  his  holy  word, 
And  sought  my  rest  above. 

How  little  did  I  think, 
When  first  I  did  begin, 
To  join  a  little  with  the  world, 
It  was  so  great  a  sin. 

I  thought  I  might  conform, 
Xor  singular  appear, 
Converse  and  dress  as  others  did, — 
But  now  I  feel  the  snare. 

My  confidence  is  gone  ; 
I  find  no  words  to  say ; 
Barren  and  lifeless  is  my  soul, 
When  I  attempt  to  pray. 

I  feel  ashamed  to  bow, 
When  with  the  saints  I  meet : 
While  on  their  knees  my  brethren  cry, 
I  stand,  or  keep  my  seat. 


696 


69? 


BACKSLIDING.  495 

O  Savior,  by  the  word, 
Now  turn  ray  night  to  clay  ; 
And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restore, 
Which  I  have  sinnM  away. 

Loss  of  First  Love.  C.  M. 

A  that  I  were  as  heretofore, 
"  When  warm  in  my  first  love  ; 
I  only  lived  my  God  t'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above. 

Upon  my  head  his  candle  shone, 

And,  lavish  of  his  grace, 
With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 

And  half  unveil'd  his  face. 

Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things, 

Triumphantly  I  rode ; 
I  soared  to  heaven  on  eagles'  wings. 

And  found,  and  talk'd  with  God. 

Where  am  I  now  ?  from  what  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down  ! 
The  glory's  swallowxl  up  in  night, 

And  faded  is  the  crown. 

O  God,  thou  art  my  home,  my  rest, 

For  which  I  sigh  in  pain  ; 
How  shall  I  'scape  into  thy  breast? 

My  Eden  how  regain  ? 

Prayer  for  Restoring  Peace.  S.  1£ 

C\  jesus  !  full  of  grace, 
^  To  thee  I  make  my  moan  : 
Let  me  again  behold  thy  face  ; 
Call  home  thy  banish'd  one. 


496  BACKSLIDING. 

2  Again  my  pardon  seal, 
Again  my  soul  restore, 

And  freely  my  backslidings  heal. 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  bid  me  rise  ? 
Speak,  and  my  soul  shall  live  ; 

Forgive,  my  gasping  spirit  cries, 
Abundantly  forgive  ! 


698 


Merry  for  the  Backslider.  S.  M. 

T)eace,  troubled  soul,  forbear, 
-*-    Nor  yield  to  black  despair  ; 
The  Lord  is  ready  still  to  hear, 
The  soul  that  is  sincere. 

What  though  thy  sins  be  great, 
And  numberless  are  grown  : 
Despair  will  only  aggravate, 
And  urge  his  vengeance  on. 

But  if  thou  wilt  return, 
And  humbly  seek  his  face, 
His  anger  shall  no  longer  burn, 
But  thou  shalt  taste  his  grace. 

Hear  what  his  mercy  said 
To  Jacob's  seed  of  old ! 
When  they  from  him  revolting  strayed, 
And  had  forsook  his  fold: 

"Return,"  saith  he,  "return, 
O  Israel,  turn  to  me ; 
Xo  more  at  my  salvation  spurn. 
And  I'll  return  to  thee ! 


BACKSLIDING.  497 

Thy  backsliding*  I'll  heal, 
Thy  sins  I  will  forgive. 
My  pardoning  love  again  reveal, 
And  thou  with  me  shalt  live." 

Backslid  in 'j  Lamented.  P.  M. 

A  h  !  but  where  am  I  now  ? 

■**■  And  why  was  it  and  how. 
That  I  fell  from  my  heaven  of  grace ! 

I  am  brought  into  thrall ; 

I  am  stripped  of  my  all ; 
I  am  banished  from  Jesus's  face ! 

2  Hardly  yet  do  I  know, 
How  I  let  my  Lord  go, 

So  insensibly  started  aside; 

But  whatever  was  the  cause, 

I  lament  the  sad  loss, 
For  the  vail  has  come  over  my  heart. 

3  Now  no  tongue  can  declare, 
The  keen  torment  I  bear. 

While  no  end  of  my  troubles  I  see; 

Only  Adam  could  tell. 

On  the  day  that  he  fell. 
And  was  turned  out  of  Eden,  like  me. 

4  Driven  out  from  my  God, 
I  now  wander  abroad ; 

Through  a  desert  of  sorrow  I  rove ; 

And  how  great  is  my  pain. 

That  I  can  not  regain 
My  lost  Eden  of  Jesus's  love  ! 

32 


498  BACKSLIDING. 

5       Ah  !  shall  I  ever  rise 
To  my  first  paradise  ? 

Ever  come  my  Redeemer  to  see  ? 
Yes,  I  feel  a  faint  hope, 
That  at  last  he  will  stoop, 

And  his  pity  shall  bring  him  to  me. 


700 


First  Love  Lost.  C.  M. 


^weet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
^  The  Savior's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  sonl  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  turned  my  tongue ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

5  Rise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  thy  care; 
Iknow  thy  mercy  can  not  fail — 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 


THANKSGIVING    DAY.  40P 


THANKSGIVING  DAY. 


701 


Praise  tor  National  Blessings.  L.  M. 

Almighty  Sovereign  oi  the  skies, 

-^-  To  thee  let  songs  of  gladness  rise. 
Each  grateful  heart  its  tribute  bring. 
And  every  voice  thy  goodness  sing. 

2  From  thee  pur  choicest  blessings  flow; 
Life,  health  and  strength,  thy  hands  bestow; 
The  daily  good  thy  creatures  share. 
Springs  from  thy  providential  care. 

3  The  rich  profusion  nature  yields. 
The  harvest  waving  o'er  the  fields. 
The  cheering  light,  refreshing  show'r, 
Are  gifts  from  thy  exhanstless  store. 

4  From  thee  proceed  domestic  ties. 
Connubial  bliss,  parental  joys  ; 
On  thy  support  the  nations  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  high  command. 

5  Let  every  pow'r  of  heart  and  tongue 
Unite  to  swell  the  grateful  song; 

While  age  and  youth  in  chorus  join. 
To  praise  the  Majesty  divine. 


m 


Thanksgiving  Don.  31. 


"Draise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
■*■    For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days: 
Bounteous  sour  re  of  every  joy. 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 


500  thanksgiving  day. 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  vine's  exalted  juice, 
For  the  generous  olive's  use ; — 

3  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds,  that  drop  their  fattening  dews 
Suns,  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse  ;- 

4  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land, 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores  ; — 

5  These  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe — 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ! 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


703 


GorVs  Bountiful  Goodness.  C.  M. 


"Pountaix  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
-*-    How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth, 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew;  [thine  : 

Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 
And  gav'st  refreshing  dew. 


THAITKSGIV1NG    DAY.  501 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 
Matured  the  swelling  grain; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 

And  plenty  tills  th<j  plain. 


704 


dud's  Goodness  Crown*  the  Year.        L.  M. 


Internal  Source  of  every  joy, 

•**  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 

While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 

2  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 

Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

3  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores : 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

Xo  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

4  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days. 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid. 
With  opening  light  and  evening  shade. 

lUO  Civil  and  Religious  Blessings.  M.  7s 

CJwell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song — 
^   Praises  to  our  God  belong; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praise  to  heaven's  almighty  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Pour  around  this  happy  land; 
Let  our  hearts,  beneath  his  sway, 
Hail  the  bright,  triumphant  day. 


502  HARVEST    HYMNS. 

3  Now  to  thee  our  joys  ascend  ; 
Thou  hast  been  our  heav'nly  Friend : 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  pow'r, 
Peace  and  freedom  bless  our  shore. 

4  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway. 
May  we  cheerfully  obey; 
Never  find  a  tyrant's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

5  Hark !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  heav'nly  notes  prolong. 


HARVEST    HYMNS. 


700 


Harvest  Hymn.  CM. 


To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
*-    My  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs ; 
He  calls ;  and,  at  his  voice  came  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time ; 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  husbandman  beholds 

The  waving,  yellow  crop; 
With  joy  he  bears  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sows  again  in  hope. 


HARVEST    HYMNS.  503 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness : 

Smile  on  my  soul.  and.  with  thy  beams. 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then  in  the  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crown ; 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  in  hope  have  sown. 

707  Thy-  God  of  Harvest:  P.  M. 

The  God  of  harvest  praise; 
-*-  In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 
Hand,  heart  and  voice  ; 

The  valleys  smile  and  sing. 
Forest  and  mountains  ring. 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring. 
The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Yea,  bless  his  holy  name. 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth  : 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  duty, — but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot. 

Amidst  your  mirth. 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise ; 
Hands,  hearts  and  voice-, 

With  sweet  accord  : 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ve  the  Lord. 


504  CAMP    MEETING. 

([)&      G°d  Crowns  the  Year  with  Goodness.      L.  M. 

'Thy  providence,  great  God,  we  praise, 
■*■  How  good  and  great  are  all  thy  ways  ! 
Thy  bounty  crowns  our  passing  years, 
And  dissipates  our  anxious  fears. 

2  Thy  promise  stands  forever  fast, 

While  sun  and  moon,  and  earth  shall  last ; 

The  laws  of  season  shall  endure, 

Till  time  and  stars  are  known  no  more. 

3  Summer  and  winter,  cold  and  heat, 
And  night  and  day  in  order  meet ; 
Seed-time,  and  harvest,  each  succeed, 
To  prove  thy  love — supply  our  need. 

4  When  years  are  past,  and  seasons  o'er, 
We  still  shall  prove  thy  covenant  sure ; 
And  in  the  shining  realms  of  bliss, 
Adore  thy  goodness  and  thy  grace. 


CAMP    MEETING. 


Camp  Meeting  Hymn.  L.  M. 

Pamp  meetings  with  thy  presence  crown, 
^  And  show'r,  O  Lord,  thy  blessings  down  ; 
Fill  every  heart  with  holy  zeal, 
And  all  thy  righteousness  reveal. 

O'er  all  our  hosts  do  thou  preside, 
And  all  our  various  movements  guide ; 
The  praying  companies  attend, 
And  show  thvself  the  sinner's  Friend. 


CAMP    MEETING.  505 

3  Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  thy  sons. 
And  visit  thine  anointed  ones  ; 
May  every  virgin  trim  her  lamp, 
And  glory  rest  upon  our  camp. 

4  May  prayer  and  praise  united  rise, 
Like  holy  incense,  to  the  skies ; 
In  all  the  camp  display  thy  pow'r  : 
That  souls  be  saved  each  day  and  hour. 

710  The  Tented  Grove.  C,  M. 

T  et  Zion's  sons,  and  Levi's  tribe, 
■"  And  Israel's  army  move; 
Come  now,  prepare  to  offer  prayer, 
While  in  the  tented  grove. 

2  Leave  all  the  busy  cares  of  life — 

All  worldly  things  behind  ; 
That  you  may  gather  strength  of  soul. 
And  fortify  the  mind. 

3  For  Jesus  surely  will  be  here, 

To  fire  our  souls  with  love : 
And  we  shall  find  our  hearts  inclin'd 
To  love  the  tented  grove. 

4  By  faith  we  claim  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thy  faithfulness  to  prove  ; 
Draw  near  to  us,  thou  sinner's  Friend, 
While  in  our  tented  grove. 

5  O  sacred  ground  !  delightful  place, 

Where  God  appears  to  man  ! 
Like  Moses,  we  behold  his  face 
With  but  a  vail  between. 


506  CAMP    MEETING. 

6  But  when  we  rise  to  paradise, 
To  worship  God  above ; 
Then  happier  ground  we  all  shall  find, 
Than  in  the  tented  grove. 


711 


Close  of  a  Camp  Meeting.  C.  M. 

lYTow,  brethren,  to  your  homes  repair ; 
-^    And  as  you  pass  along, 
Employ  your  hearts  in  humble  pray'r, 
And  raise  the  cheerful  song. 

2  Praise  God  for  what  your  ears  have  heard — 

For  what  your  eyes  have  seen  ; 
Praise  him  for  what  has  here  occurr'd — 
For  all  you  feel  within. 

3  Improve  the  strength  vou  here  have  gain'd, 

To  do  God's  holy  will ; 
Improve  the  knowledge  here  attained, 
To  love  and  serve  him  still. 

4  Let  not  the  world  have  cause  to  say 

You've  served  your  God  for  nought ; 
But  grow  in  grace,  from  day  to  day, 
As  you  have  here  been  taught. 

5  Farewell — and  to  your  homes  repair; 

And  as  you  pass  along, 
Employ  your  hearts  in  humble  pray'r, 
And  raise  to  God  a  sonq\ 


TABLE    HYMNS.  501 


TABLE    HYMNS. 


712 


Grod  Befort  Meat.  L.  M. 


T)e  present  at  our  table,  Lord: 
■*-'  Be  here  and  everywhere  adored; 
These  mercies  bless,  and  grant  that  we 
May  feast  in  paradise  with  thee. 


713 


After  Meat.  L.  M. 


T)lessing8  to  God,  forever  blest — 
■**  To  God,  tlie  Master  of  the  feast- 

Who  hath  for  ns  a  table  spread, 
And  from  his  hand  as  creatures  fed. 

2   O,  give  ns  all  a  thankful  heart; 
Help  us  from  evil  to  depart; 
Our  daily  meat.  Lord,  let  it  be, 
Thv  will  to  do,  and  follow  thee. 


714 


Praise  for  Daily  Wood,  L.  M. 


We  bless  the  Lord,  the  Just  and  Good. 

Who  kindly  gives  our  daily  food: 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

•J  (),  let  us,  then,  with  joy  record 

The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
How  great  his  works  !   how  kind  his  ways ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


508  \VEDI)I>-<;    HYMNS. 


WEDDING    HYMNS. 


715 


Marriage  Hymn.  L.  M. 


"\I/~ith  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 
"    The  praises  of  our  God  and  King; 
For  he  alone  can  minds  unite 
In  mutual  love  and  pure  delight. 

2  O  may  this  pair  increasing  find 
Substantial  pleasures  of  the  mind  ; 
Happy  in  all  things  may  they  be, 
And  both  united,  Lord,  to  thee. 

3  So  may  they  live,  as  truly  one, 

And,  when  their  work  on  earth  is  done, 
Rise  hand  in  hand  to  heaven,  and  share 
The  joys  of  love  forever  there. 


716 


A  Wedding  Hymn.  C.  M. 

^ixce  Jesus  freely  did  appear 
^   To  grace  a  marriage  feast ; 
Dear  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, — 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ; 
Their  substance  bless;  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 


WEDDING    HYMNS.  509 

4  In  purest  love  their  hearts  unite. 
That  they,  with  christian  care. 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light. 

By  taking  mutual  share. 

•r->   O  may  each  soul  assembled  here. 
Re  married,  Lord,  to  thee : 
Clad  in  the  robes,  made  white  and  fair. 
To  spend  eternity. 


717 


71 


Matrimonial  Hymn,  M.  8s  &  7s. 

T  OBD,  we  come  to  ask  thy  blessing 

^J  On  the  happy  pair  to  rest ; 
May  thy  goodness,  never  ceasing, 
Make  them  now  and  ever  blest. 

!  Thou  canst  change  the  course  of  nature, 
T  urnin  g  w  a  t  e  r  i  n  t  o  wine  5 

But  we  ask  a  greater  favor — 
May  they  be  forever  thine. 

!  Thine  by  cov'nant  and  adoption. 

Thine  by  free  and  sovereign  grace  : 
May  they,  in  each  word  and  action. 
Do  thy  will  and  speak  thy  praise. 

Gracious  Lord,  from  thy  rich  bounty. 
Fill  their  basket  and  their  store  : 

Give  them,  with  their  health  and  plenty. 

Hearts  thy  goodness  to  adore. 

Q 

0  For  a  B  the  Union.       P.M.  <s. 

Tathek  of  the  human  race, 
■*■    Sanction  with  thy  heavenly  grace 
What  on  earth  hath  now  been  done. 
That  these  twain  be  truly  one. 


510  CONFERENCE    HYMNS. 

'2   One  in  sickness  and  in  health. 
One  in  poverty  and  wealth, 
And  as  year  rolls  after  year. 
Each  to  other  still  more  dear. 

3  One  in  purpose,  one  in  heart. 
Till  the  mortal  stroke  shall  part 
One  in  cheerful  piety, 
One  forever,  Lord,  with  Thee. 


CONFERENCE    HYMNS. 


719 


Opening  a  Conference.  C.  M. 


Pome,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh, 
^    To  great  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  tongues. 
When  we  his  love  proclaim. 

2  Twas  by  his  bidding  we  were  called. 

As  ministers,  to  part: 
'Tis  by  his  care  we  meet  again. 
And  gladness  fills  our  heart. 

3  Blest  be  the  hand  that  has  preserved 

Our  feet  from  every  snare  ; 
And  blest  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
Which  to  this  hour  we  share. 

4  O,  may  the  Spirit's  quick  ning  pow'r 

Now  sanctify  our  joy. 
And  warm  our  zeal  in  workg  of  love, 
Our  talents  to  employ, 


CONFERENCE    HYMNS.  511 

I  C\j  Increase  of  Ministers  Desired.  IS.  M. 

T  okd  of  the  harvest  hear 
-^  Thy  needy  servants'  cry.; 

Answer  our  faith's  effectual  pray'r. 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait ; 
Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 

The  harvest  truly,  Lord,  is  great; 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3  Raise  up.  and  send  forth  more 
Into  the  world  abroad. 

And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  powY, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  O,  let  them  spread  thy  name  : 
Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim — 
Thine  all-redeeming:  love. 


721 


A  Blessing  Invoked.  L.  M. 


Tnih'lgent  God  of  love  and  pow'r, 
-*-  Be  with  us  at  this  place,  and  hour! 
Smile  on  our  souls  ;  our  plans  approve. 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  each  discordant  thought  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are  combine 

To  forward  objects  so  divine. 

3  0,  may  we  feel  the  worth  of  souls. 
Be  men  of  God,  whom  grace  controls. 
Fight  the  good  light,  and  win  the  crown. 
And  by  our  Father's  side  sit  down. 


512  CONFERENCE    HYMNS. 


722 


Prayer  for  Unity.  CM. 


T  ord,  in  thy  presence  here  we  meet : 
**  May  we  in  thee  be  found ! 
O,  make  the  place  divinely  sweet, 
And  let  thy  grace  abound. 

With  harmony  thy  servants  bless, 

That  we  may  own  to  thee 
How  good,  how  sweet,  how  pleasant  'tis, 

When  brethren  all  agree. 

May  Zion's  good  be  kept  in  view, 

And  bless  our  feeble  aim, 
That-  all  we  undertake  to  do 

May  glorify  thy  name. 


72-3 


Preachers  Sent  Forth.  S.  M. 


T- 


rE  messengers  of  Christ, 
His  sovereign  voice  obey : 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2       The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

*      3       Go,  spread  a  Savior's  fame, 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood  proclaim 
To  Adam's  guilty  race. 

4       Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 


DEDICATION    HYMNS.  513 

Ic4^  Closing  a  Conference.  L.  M. 

'IITith  heav'nly  pow'r,0  Lord,  defend 

" "    Those  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend ; 
Their  persons  bless,  their  souls  secure. 
And  make  them  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  them  with  all-sufficient  grace, 
Direct  their  feet  in  paths  of  peace  ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 

And  help  them  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  them  thy  protection  send. 

O  love  them,  bless  them  to  the  end  : 
Xor  let  them,  as  thy  pilgrims  rove, 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame  and  fill  their  heart, 
Through  them  thy  mighty  power  exert; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 


DEDICATION   HYMNS. 


725 


Meeting  for  Dedication.  S.  M. 

Within  these  walls,  0  God, 
Thy  people  meet  to-day; 
To  dedicate  this  house  to  thee, 
To  preach,  to  sing,  and  pray. 

It  has  been  reared,  O  Lord, 
In  honor  of  thy  name; 
Oh  !   may  it  stand  a  monument, 
Of  our  ImmanuePs  fame. 

33 


514  DEDICATION    HYMNS. 

3  The  birth-place  may  it  be, 
Of  many  precious  souls ; 

Thy  saints  here  sanctify  through  grace, 
With  power  thy  truth  unfolds. 

4  Thy  glory  here  make  known, 
Whene'er  thy  church  shall  meet ; 

To  worship  in  this  holy  place, 
Around  thy  mercy-seat. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 
And  we  from  earth  remove  ; 

Oh  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 


726 


House  Built  for  God.  L.  M. 


TJere  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 
■"•  We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee ; 
Oh,  choose  it  for  thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna!  to  their  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong ; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 


DEDICATION    HYMNS.  515 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  ? 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart. 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house  alone  ! 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart: 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

727  A  Bethel  Dedication .  L.  M. 

'This  bethel,  now,  eternal  God, 
-*■    We  come  to  dedicate  to  thee  ; 
O.  let  it  be  thy  fixed  abode, 

And  ever  kept  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face. 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live: 

Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  thou  nearest.  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 

Still  by  the  pow'r  of  his  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest? 
Here  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign. 
And  here,  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart: 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house  alone: 
Thy  kingdom  come  in  every  heart, — 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 


516  DEDICATION    HYMNS. 


Dedication  of  a  Bethel.  L.  M. 

"Dehold  thy  temple,  God  of  grace, 

-*■*  The  house  that  we  have  rear'd  for  thee  ; 

Regard  it  as  thy  resting  place, 

And  fill  it  with  thy  majesty. 

2  Now  by  thy  presence  sanctify 
This  earthly  sanctuary,  Lord ; 
And  to  its  courts  be  ever  nigh, 
And  here  thy  hallow'd  name  record. 

3  When  from  its  altar  shall  arise 
Joint  supplication  to  thy  name, 
Deign  to  accept  the  sacrifice ; 
Thyself  our  answ'ring  God  proclaim. 

4  When  here  thy  ministers  shall  stand, 
To  speak  what  thou  shalt  bid  them  say, 
Maintain  thy  cause  with  thine  own  hand, 
And  give  thy  truth  a  winning  way. 

5  Come,  now,  O  Lord,  our  God,  arise  ! 
In  this  thy  resting  place  appear, 
And  let  thy  people's  longing  eyes 
Behold  thee  fix  thy  dwelling  here. 


729 


Dedication  of  a  Place  of  Worship.     L.  P.  M. 


IITithin  thy  courts,  O  God,  to-day 
*  "    We  come  with  songs  of  joy  and  praise  ! 
Accept  our  homage,  here,  we  pray, 

The  humble  tribute  which  we  raise  ; 
And  let  the  blessings  of  thy  grace 
Descend,  and  consecrate  this  place. 


DEDICATION    HYMNS.  517 

2  Thou,  who  of  old  didst  condescend, 

Between  the  cherubim  to  dwell, 
Such  tokens  of  thy  presence  send, 

That  future  ages  yet  may  tell 
The  wonders  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Displayed  within  this  holy  place. 

3  We  built  this  house  with  toil  and  care ; 

But  vain  the  labors  of  our  hands, 
Except  thy  presence  meet  us  here — 

An  empty  monument  it  stands  : 
O  let  the  visions  of  thy  face, 
Adorn  and  sanctify  this  place. 

4  Here,  by  thy  Spirit's  mighty  power, 

O  may  our  souls  be  often  stirr'd  ! 
And  many  a  pentecostal  show'r 

Attend  the  preaching  of  thy  word ; 
While  listening  throngs,  with  wonder  trace 
Thy  glories  in  this  sacred  place. 

/•jU  Dedication  of  a  New  Bethet.       M.  7s  &  6. 

TTere  stands  another  bethel, — 
■*-*■  Now  finished  and  complete  ; 
And  here  are  church  and  people, 

To  occupy  each  seat. 
How  pleasant  and  how  joyful, 

To  see  the  willing  crowd, 
Convened  before  Jehovah, 

And  in  his  presence  bow'd. 

2  Like  Solomon  and  Israel, 
We  dedicate  this  house, 
By  holy  acts  of  worship, — 
By  sacrifice  and  vows. 


518  DEDICATION    HYMNS. 

May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,— 
The  God  we  love  and  fear, 

Display  his  power  and  glory, 
And  greatly  bless  us  here. 

3  May  we  the  gospel's  power 

Here  often  realize ; 
May  many  be  converted, 

And  fitted  for  the  skies. 
With  grace's  richest  pasture 

Thy  flock  here  often  feed ; 
And  may  this  house  in  glory 

The  former  one  exceed. 

4  Then  ministers  and  people 

Will  always  love  to  meet, 
And  worship  in  this  temple 

Before  thy  mercy-seat. 
And  whilst  we  w^ait  together, 

On  consecrated  ground, 
O  may  our  souls  enraptured, 

For  glory  meet  be  found  ! 


7-31 


Jehovah's  Presence.  L.  M. 


TVTot  heaven's  wide  range  of  hallowed  space 
■*■"    Jehovah's  presence  can  confine  ; 
Nor  angels'  claims  restrain  his  grace, 
Whose  glories  through  creation  shine. 

2  It  beamed  on  Eden's  guilty  days, 

And  traced  redemption's  wondrous  plan; 
From  Calvary,  in  brightest  rays, 
It  glowed  to  guide  benighted  man. 


FRAILTY,    SICKNESS    AND    DEATH.  519 

3  Its  sacred  shrine  it  fixes  there, 

Where  two  or  three  are  met  to  raise 
Their  holy  hands  in  humble  prayer, 
Or  tune  their  hearts  to  grateful  praise. 

4  Be  this,  O  Lord,  that  honored  place, — 

The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 
And  may  the  fullness  of  thy  grace 
To  all  who  here  shall  meet  be  given. 

5  And  hence,  in  spirit,  may  we  soar 

To  those  bright  courts  where  seraphs  bend  ; 
With  awe,  like  theirs,  on  earth  adore, 
Till  with  their  anthems  ours  shall  blend. 


FRAILTY,  SICKNESS   AND   DEATH. 


Serious  Thoughts  Under  Affliction.        C.  Iff. 

]\f  y  life  declines,  my  strength  is  gone, 
-^-  Disease  and  pains  prevail ; 
Death  threatens  to  arrest  me  soon, 
My  heart  and  flesh  do  fail. 

2  Soon  I  must  leave  this  body  here, 

Soon  must  my  soul  away  ; 
O  awful  thought !  my  soul,  prepare 
For  that  tremendous  day  ! 

3  But  how  shall  I  prepare  my  heart, 

Eternal  life  to  gain  ? 
Jesus,  thy  grace,  thy  strength  impart, 
For  all  I  do  is  vain. 


520  FRAILTY.    SICKNESS    AND    DEATH. 

4  Renew'd  and  jus  titled  by  grace, 
Complete  I  then  shall  stand 
Before  th'  almighty  Father's  face. 
When  he'll  my  life  demand. 

/•JO  8ichneg*  and  Death.  L.  M. 

AY\  soul,  thy  minutes  haste  away! 
■***-  Apace  comes  on  the  final  day. 

When  in  the  arms  of  icy  death. 
I  must  give  up  my  vital  breath. 

2  When  all  the  springs  of  life  are  low, 
The  spirits  faint,  the  pulses  slow, 

The  eyes  grow  dim.  and  short  the  breath, 
Presages  of  approaching  death. 

3  O  come,  my  soul,  the  matter  weigh  ! 
How  wilt  thou  leave  thy  kindred  clay? 
And  how  the  unknown  region  try. 
And  launch  into  eternity  ? 

4  Cleanse  me.  O  God.  with  blood  divine ; 
Renew  my  heart  and  make  me  thine; 
Then  when  th*  important  hour  shall  come. 
My  soul  shall  triumph  o'er  the  tomb. 

/•j4  Readiness  for  Death.  C.  M. 

"ATy  Father,  calls  me  to  hifl  arms, 
■***■  And  willingly  I  g  o  : 
With  cheerfulness  I  bid  farewell 
To  every  tiling  below. 

2  My  tender  parents,  kind  and  dear, 
I  bid  farewell  to  yon — 
Though  nature  feels  'tis  sad  and  hard 
To  speak  the  word  "  adieu." 


FRAILTY,    SICKNESS    AND    DEATH.  521 

3  But  do  not  weep  or  grieve  for  me ; 

You  know  I  must  Lr<»  home; 
In  heaven  my  smiling  Savior  sits, 
And  bids  me  thither  come. 

4  I  can  rejoice  to  leave  this  world 

Of  sorrow,  sin  and  pain  ; 
I  know  I  ni  washed  in  Jesus'  blood, 
And  shall  a  crown  obtain. 


735 


Life  Short,  and  Man  Frail.  CM. 

^Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
-*-    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast. 

An  inch  or  two  of  time : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  AVhat  can  I  wish,  or  wait  for,  then, 

From  creatures — earth  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Xow  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desire  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

YOU  The  Tolling  Bell.  L.  M. 

Aft  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
"   Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "Am  I 
Prepared,  should  I  be  called  to  die  ?" 


522  FRAILTY,    SICKNESS    AND    DEATH. 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death  ; 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I'm  gone, 
And  plunge  into  a  world  unknown. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee ; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  let  me  live. 

4  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  saved  from  guilt,  I  need  not  fear ; 
Xor  would  the  thought  distressing  be — 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

/•)  I  Our  Frailty.  C.  M. 

TTow  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 
■"■  HowT  vast  our  soul's  affairs ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high ; 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 


FRAILTY,    SICKNESS    AND    DEATH.  523 

God  our  Preserver.  C.  M. 

T  et  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
-^  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  tiourish  bright  and  gay  ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange,  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long! 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

Our  God  and  Maker  just; 
Salvation  to  tlv  almighty  name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  AVhile  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore  ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

Assurance  of  Heaven.  C.  M. 

T|eath  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
^  And  bear  my  spirit  home  : 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord  : 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith. 

And  wait  the  sure  reward. 


524  IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  that  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Will  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone  ; 
But  all  who  love,  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design  ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 


IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY. 


740 


Our  Souls  Immortal.  C.  M. 


HPhe  sun,  that  lights  the  world,  shall  fade, 
■*■    The  stars  shall  pass  away; 
But  I,  who  am  immortal  made, 
Shall  witness  their  decay. 

2  Yes,  I  shall  live  when  they  are  dead, 

Though  now  so  bright  they  shine; 
When  earth,  and  all  its  holds,  have  fled, 
Eternity  is  mine. 

3  For  I  can  never,  never  die, 

While  God  himself  remains; 
But  I  must  live  in  heaven  on  high, 
Or  where  deep  darkness  reigns. 


IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY.  525 

4  If  heaven  and  hell  ne'er  pass  away, 
To  Christ.  O,  let  me  flee; 
If  pain  be  hard  for  one  short  day. 

What  must  forever  be  ? 


Ill 


The  Soul.  C.  M. 


T)  em  ember,  man,  thou  hast  a  soul 
■"  The  world  can  never  buy; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  roll, 
I  will  not,  cannot  die. 

2  For  it  must  soar  to  worlds  on  high, 

Where  happy  spirits  dwell ; 
Or,  buried  with  the  wicked,  lie 
Deep  in  the  gulf  of  hell. 

3  The  soul,  by  numerous  sins  defiled, 

Can  never  enter  heaven, 
Till  it  to  God  is  reconciled, 
And  all  its  sins  forgiven  : 

4  Till  it  be  pure  from  all  its  stains, 

In  perfect  righteousne-< : 
Cleansed  by  the  Savior's  dying  pains, 
Renewed  by  sovereign  grace. 

5  Pardon  it,  cleanse  it,  God  of  grace, 

That  it  may  holy  be — 
Arrayed  in  thine  own  holiness, 
And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 

742  The  Body  ami  Soul.  S.  M. 

F  bless  my  Maker's  name, 
*■  The  Good,  the  Wise,  the  Great ! 
From  him  my  life  and  being  came  : 
He,  only,  can  create. 


526  IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY. 

2  These  active  limbs  of  mine, 
That  serve  me  at  my  will, 

Formed  of  the  dust  by  power  divine, 
Show  forth  his  wondrous  skill. 

3  This  body  will  decay  ; 
Thro'  sin  'tis  doomed  to  die ; 

And  all  these  limbs  of  mine,  one  day, 
Must  in  the  cold  grave  lie. 

4  But,  O  !  I  have  a  soul, 
That  death  can  never  touch  ; 

This  world,  if  I  could  gain  the  whole, 
Would  not  be  worth  so  much. 

5  In  endless  joy  or  pain, 
My  soul  alive  will  stay : 

My  body,  too,  will  live  again, 
At  the  great  Judgment  day. 

6  Though  sun  and  moon  decay, 
If  Jesus  be  my  friend, 

Then,  when  I've  passed  life's  fleeting  day, 
To  heaven  I  shall  ascend. 


743 


The  Land  Hire  Eden.  C.  M. 


T^here  is  a  land,  like  Eden  fair, 
-*-    But  more  than  Eden  blest ; 
The  wicked  cease  from  troubling  there, 
The  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  There  is  a  land,  where  small  and  great 
Before  the  Lord  appear; 
The  spoils  of  fortune,  and  of  fat j, 
Whom  heaven  alone  can  cheer. 


IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY.  52*3 

There  is  a  land,  where,  star-like,  shine 
The  pearls  of  Christ's  renown  ; 

And  gems,  long  buried  in  the  mine. 
Are  jewels  in  his  crown. 

There  is  a  land,  like  Eden  fair, 

But  more  than  Eden  blest ; 
0  tor  a  wing  to  waft  me  there. 

That  I  might  be  at  rest. 


1U 


Eternity.  L.  M. 


"Pternity  is  just  at  hand ! 

-^  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 


-  g 


And  eareless  view  departing  day 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away 

Lo !  an  eternity  there  is. 
Of  endless  woe.  or  endless  bliss  : 
And.  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round. 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind ! 
They're  gone!  but  where?  ah.  pause  and 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity  ?  [see. 

Sinner,  canst  thou  forever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell  S 
And  is  death  nothing,  then,  to  thee — 
Death  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 


?4-5 


A  Lively  Hope,  C.  M. 


Qweet  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope. 
^   That,  when  my  change  shall  come. 
Angels  will  hover  'round  my  bed. 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 


r. 


528  IMMORTALITY    AND    ETERNITY. 

2  There  shall  my  disembodied  soul 

View  Jesus,  and  adore ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 

3  Soon,  too,  my  slumb'ring  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quickening  sound, 
And  by  my  Savior's  power  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

i  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 
Faint  as  they  are  below, 
What  rapture  must  the  church  above 
In  Jesus'  presence  know ! 


746 


Death  and  Immediate  Glory.  C.  M. 


rPiiERE  is  a  house,  not  made  with  hands, 
-*-    Eternal,  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come  ; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word : 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  529 

'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 

And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


FUNERAL    HYMNS. 


747 


Death  and  Resurrection.  S.  M. 

nd  must  this  body  die  ? 
This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine, 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 


As 


2  Corruption,  earth  and  worms, 
Shall  but  refine  my  flesh, 

Till  rny  triumphant  spirit  comes, 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  those  vile  bodies  shine, 

And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love ; 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  pow'r  above. 

34 


530  FUNERAL    HYMNS. 

6       Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs. 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


748 


A5 


Man's  Future  Destiny.  S.  M. 

>:d  am  I  born  to  die  ? 
To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown  ? 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 
What  will  become  of  me  ? 

Eternal  happiness  or  woe 
Must  then  my  portion  be. 

3  I  must  from  God  be  driv'n, 
Or  with  my  Savior  dwell : 

Must  come  at  his  command  to  heav'n, 
Or  else — depart  to  hell. 

4  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe; 

That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

5  Thou  art  thyself  the  way — 
Thyself  to  me  reveal ; 

So  shall  I  spend  my  life's  short  day 
Obedient  to  thv  will. 


749 


The  Righteous  Blessed  in  Death.  L.  M. 


TTow  bless'd  the  righteous  when  he  dies ! 
■"■  When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  531 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  'shuts  thie  eye  of  day; 
So  dies  the  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  uni'etterVl  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 
Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ! 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears  ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  rlies, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"How  bless'd  the  righteous  when  he  dies!" 


750 


Death  of  a  Young  Child.  C.  M. 


9 


A  las!  how  changVl  that  lovely  flow'r, 
^  Which  bloom'd  and  cheer  d  my  heart ; 
Fair,  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour, 
How  soon  we're  called  to  part! 

And  shall  my  bleeding  heart  arraign 
That  God,  whose  ways  are  love  ? 

Or  vainly  cherish  anxious  pain 
For  her  who  rests  above  ? 

3  From  adverse  blasts  and  low'ring  storms, 
Her  favored  soul  he  bore, 
And  with  yon  bright,  angelic  forms, 
She  lives  to  die  no  more. 


532  FUNERAL    HYMNS. 

4  Prepare  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  share 
The  bliss  thy  people  prove  ; 
Who  'round  the  glorious  throne  appear, 
And  dwell  in  perfect  love. 


751 


On  the  Death  of  a  Child.  C.  M. 


TS^ake  up,  my  muse,  condole  the  loss 
""    Of  those  who  mourn  this  day  ; 
Let  tears  run  down  on  every  face 
And  every  mourner  pray. 

2  The  tyrant,  death,  came  rushing  in  ; 

And  here,  his  pow'r  to  show, 
With  icy  hand  he  touched  this  child, 
And  laid  its  visage  low. 

3  Xo  more  the  pleasant  child  is  seen, 

To  please  the  parent's  eye  ; 
The  tender  plant,  so  fresh  and  green, 
Is  in  eternity. 

4  The  golden  bowl  by  death  is  broke, 

The  pitcher  burst  in  twain 
The  cistern  wheel  has  felt  the  stroke, 
The  pleasant  child  is  slain. 

5  The  winding  sheet  enfolds  its  limbs. 

The  coffin  holds  it  fast ; 
To-day  'tis  seen  by  all  its  friends. 
But  this  must  be  the  last ; — 

6  Until  the  Lord  doth  come  to  judge 

The  nations  great  and  small ; 
When  you  and  I  the  test  shall  stand, 
Or  at  his  presence  fall. 


/o2 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  533 


Death  of  a  Child.  C.  M. 


T  ifk  is  a  span — a  fleeting  hour: 
-^  How  soon  the  vapor  flies! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r, 
That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

3  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

4  Cease  then,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  tears; 

Thy  Savior  dwells  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears; 
There  joys  shall  never  die. 


753 


Death  of  a  Young  Person.  CM. 


TTow  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run, 
-*-*-  Cut  down  in  all  his  bloom ! 
The  course  but  yesterday  begun, 
Xow  finish'd  in  the  tomb. 

2  Few  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  woe, 

O  man,  of  woman  born  ! 
Thy  doom  is  written — dust  thou  art, 
To  dust  thou  shalt  return. 

3  Thou  joyous  youth,  hence  learn  how  soon, 

Thy  years  may  end  their  flight; 
Long,  long  before  life's  brilliant  noon, 
May  come  death's  gloomy  night. 


534  FUNERAL    HYMNS. 

4  To  serve  thy  God  no  longer  wait, 

To-day  his  voice  regard  ; 
To-morrow  mercy's  open  gate 
May  be  forever  barrd. 

5  And  thus  the  Lord  reveals  his  grace, 

Thy  youthful  love  to  gain — 
The  soul  that  early  seeks  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

•  04  Funeral  of  a  Young  Person.  CM. 

T^hex  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 
""    By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  impress'd, 
With  awful  power — "I  too  must  die" — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour; — 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  us  fly — to  Jesus  fly — 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  535 

fOO         Triumphant  Death  of  a  Brother.    P.M.  8s. 

TITbkp  not  for  a  brother  deceasM  ; 

*    Our  loss  is  his  infinite  gain  ; 
A  soul  out  of  prison  releasVl. 

And  freed  from  its  bodily  chain  ; 
With  songs  let  us  follow  his  flight, 

And  mount  with  his  spirit  above, 
Escaped  to  the  mansions  of  light, 

And  lodged  in  the  Eden  of  love. 

•2  Our  brother  the  haven  has  gain'd, 

Out-flying  the  tempest  and  wind ; 
His  rest  he  has  sooner  obtain'd, 

And  left  his  companions  behind, 
Still  tossed  on  a  sea  of  distress, 

Hard  toiling  to  make  the  bless'd  shore, 
Where  all  is  assurance  and  peace, 

And  sorrow  and  sin  are  no  more. 

/ .) 0  Funeral  of  a  Hitter.  M.  8s  &  7s. 

^ister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 
^  Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber, 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low ; 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number, 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us : 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  who  hath  bereft  us, — 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 


536  FUNERAL    HYMNS. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 
When  the  day  of  life  is  fled, 
Then  in  heaven,  with  joy  to  greet  thee. 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 

lO  (  Death  of  a  Sister.  P.  M.  8s. 

'Tis  finished!  the  conflict  is  past, 
-*-  The  heaven-born  spirit  is  fled  ; 
Her  wish  is  accomplish'*!  at  last, 

A  sister's  entomb  VI  with  the  dead. 
The  months  of  affliction  are  o'er. 

The  days  and  the  nights  of  distress; 
We  see  her  in  anguish  no  more — 

She's  gain'd  her  soul's  happy  release. 

2  No  sickness,  or  sorrow,  or  pain. 

Shall  ever  disquiet  her  now; 
For  death  to  her  spirit  was  gain, 

Since  Christ  was  her  life,  here  below. 
Her  soul  has  now  taken  its  flight 

To  mansions  of  glory  above, 
To  mingle  with  angels  of  light, 

And  dwell  in  the  kingdom  of  love. 

3  The  victory  now  is  obtained — 

She's  gone  her  dear  Savior  to  see, 
Her  wishes  she  fully  has  gain'd — 

She's  gone  where  she  long  wish'd  to  be. 

Then  let  us  forbear  to  complain. 

That  she  has  now  gone  from  our  sight ; 
We  soon  shall  behold  her  again. 

With  new  and  redoubled  delight. 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  537 

/DO  0*  ^  2?m^  e^fl  a**.  c.  m. 

TVTow  let  our  mourning  hearts  revive, 
-^    And  let  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Savior  nigh  ? 

2  What,  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ? 
What,  though  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
Be  numbered  with  the  dead  ? 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust. 

The  aged  and  the  young — 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed. 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  ; — 

4  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

Xew  comfort  to  impart : 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

5  "Lo!  I  am  with  you.*'  saith  the  Lord  ; 

uMy  church  shall  safe  abide: 

For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own. 

Whose  souls  in  me  confide," 


759 


Death  of  a  Minister.  CM. 


YV^hy  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 

When  God  recalls  his  own. 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe 
For  an  immortal  crown  ? 

Is  not  their  death  a  gain  to  those 
Whose  life  to  God  was  given  ? 

Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 


538  FUNERAL    HYMNS. 

3  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest; 
They  fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

4  The  flock  must  feel  the  shepherd's  loss, 

And  miss  his  tender  care ; 
But  they  who  bear  with  joy  the  cross, 
The  brighter  erown  shall  wrear. 

5  And  is  not  he  wTho  calls  them  home, 

Still  to  his  church  most  nigh, 
To  bid  the  other  laborers  come, 
And  all  her  need  supply  ? 

6  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow ; 

God  has  recall'd  his  own  ; 
But  let  our  hearts,  in  every  woe, 
Still  say,  "Thy  will  be  done." 


760 


Those  Blessed  who  die  in  the  Lord.        C.  M. 


TTear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
■**•  For  all  the  pious  dead : 
"Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 
From  suffering  and  from  sin  releas'd, 
They're  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward." 


FUNERAL    HYMNS.  539 

/Ul  ftaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous.  S.  M. 

C\  for  the  death  of  those 
^  Who  slumber  in  the  Lord ! 
(X  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward  ! 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 
In  silent  hope  may  lie, 

Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar. 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Savior  they  adore, 
And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 
Thro'  long  succeeding  years. 

Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give  — 
Our  praises  and  our  tears. 

5  O  for  the  death  of  those 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord! 

O,  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

7()2  Weep  Not.  P.M. 

^hed  not  a  tear  o'er  your  friend's  early  bier, 
^     When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone  ; 
Smile,  if  the  slow-tolling  bell  you  should  hear, 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. 
Weep  not  for  me,  when  you  stand  'round  my 

grave ; 
Think  who  has  died  his  beloved  to  save  ; 
Think  of  the  crown  all  the  ransom'd  shall  have, 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  o-one. 


540  BURIAL    HYMNS. 

2  Shed  not  a  tear,  when  you  stand  'round  my 

grave, 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone ; 
Sing  a  sweet  song  unto  him  who  doth  save, 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. 
Sing  to  the  Lamb,  who  on  earth  once  was  slain  ; 
Sing  to  the  Lamb,  who  in  heaven  doth  reign ; 
Sing,  till  the  world  shall  be  filled  with  his  name, 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. 

3  Plant  ye  a  tree,  which  may  wave  over  me, 

When  I  am  gone — when  I  am  gone ; 
Sing  ye  a  song,  if  my  grave  you  should  see, 

When  I  am  gone — I  am  gone. 
Come,  at  the  close  of  a  bright  summer  day ; 
Come,  when  the  sun  sheds  its  last  lingering  ray; 
Come,  and  rejoice  that  I  thus  pass'd  away, 

When  I  ana  gone — I  am  gone. 


BURIAL    HYMNS. 


A  Burial  Hymn.  C.  M. 

Ve  living  men,  the  tomb  survey, 
-*-    Where  you  must  shortly  dwell ; 
Hark  !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  every  funeral  knell ! 

2  Once  you  must  die,  and  once  for  all ; 
The  solemn  purport  weigh : 
For  know,  that  heav'n  or  hell  is  hung 
On  that  important  day ! 


BURIAL    HYMNS.  541 

3  Those  eyes,  bo  long  in  darkness  veiFd, 

Must  wake  the  Judge  to  see; 

And  every  word,  and  every  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny, 

4  0,  may  I  in  the  Judge  behold 

My  Savior  and  my  Friend  ; 
And  then,  triumphant  over  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

71)4  Meditation  on  the  Tomb.  C.  M. 

TJow  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave, 

"   Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past. 
Tir  appointed  place,  by  heav  n's  decree, 
Receives  us  all  at  last. 

2  There  servants,  masters,  small  and  great, 

Partake  the  same  repose; 
And  there  in  peace  the  ashes  mix 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

3  All,  levePd  by  the  hand  of  death. 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb. 
Till  God  in  judgment  calls  them  forth 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

4  O  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

When  earth  and  seas  are  tied. 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name, 
With  blessings  on  mv  head. 


m 


Death  and  Burial  of  Saint*.  L.  M~. 


ITnveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! 

^    Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  saered  relies  room. 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 


542  BURIAL    HYMNS. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds; — nor  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ; — God's  dying  Son 
Pass'd  thro'  the  grave,  and  blessVl  the  bed ; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till,  from  his  throne, 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ! 


Attend,  O  earth,  his  sovereign  word 
Restore  thy  trust : — a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


766 


Burial  of  the  Righteous.  C.  M. 


TIThy  should  we  mourn  the  sainted  dead, 
*"    Whom  God  has  taken  home — 
Why  should  we  weep,  and  tears  be  shed, 
When  buried  in  their  tomb? 

2  They're  gone  from  sorrow  and  from  pain ; 

They've  bid  this  world  adieu ; 
With  Jesus  they  are  gone  to  reign, 
In  worlds  forever  new. 

3  There  they  await,  in  heavenly  bliss, 

Our  last  expiring  breath  ; 
That  we  may  dwell  where  Jesus  is, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death. 

4  Then  let  us  live  for  that  bright  state, 

To  which  our  friends  have  gone ; 
Where  holy  scenes  their  hearts  elate, 
Around  the  Father's  throne. 


767 


BURIAL    HYMNS.  543 


Burial  of  Christian  Friend*.  CM. 


TITht  do  we  mourn  departed  friends, 
"    Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Why  should  we  tremble,  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
Twas  there  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

3  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

4  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise  : — 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground  ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies! 

Hoping  to  Meet  Again.  C  M. 

\T^niLE  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne, 
'*    Around  their  cold  remains 
How  all  their  tender  passions  mourn, 
And  each  fond  heart  complains. 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas,  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes; 
Ah,  let  us  leave  these  seats  of  pain, 
And  upward  learn  to  rise. 

3  Jesus,  who  left  his  blessed  abode, 

(Amazing  grace  !)  to  die, 
Marked,  when  he  rose,  the  shining  road 
To  his  bright  courts  on  high. 


544  BURIAL    HYMNS. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends, 

The  tears  forget  to  flow ; 
Hope  views  our  absent,  happy  friends, 
And  calms  the  swelling  woe. 

5  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more, 

That  earthly  comfort  dies ; 

But  lasting  happiness  explore, 

And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 


769 


Few  are  thy  Days.  C.  M. 


Pew  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  woe, 
*-    O  man,  of  woman  born  ! 
Thy  doom  is  written,  "Dust  thou  art, 
To  dust  shalt  thou  return." 

2  Behold  the  emblem  of  thy  state, 

In  flowers  that  bloom  and  die, 
Or  in  the  shadow's  fleeting  form 
That  mocks  the  gazer's  eye. 

3  Determined  are  the  days  that  fly 

Successive  o'er  thy  head ; 
The  numbered  hour  is  on  the  wing 
That  lays  thee  with  the  dead. 

4  Great  God !  afflict  not  in  thy  wrath 

The  short  allotted  span, 
That  bounds  the  few  and  weary  days 
Of  pilgrimage  to  man. 


770 


Clothed  icith  Immortality .  P.  M. 


^pirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay ; 

^   Lingering  dust,  resign  thy  breath  ; 

Spirit,  cast  thy  chains  away ; 

Dust,  be  thou  dissolved  in  death  : — 


IU'RIAL    HYMNS.  545 

Thus  the  mighty  Savior  speaks. 

While  the  faithful  Christian  di 
Thus  the  bonds  of  life  he  breaks. 

And  the  ransomed  captive  flies. 

2  Pris'ner,  long  detained  below, 

Prisoner,  now  with  freedom  blest, 
Welcome  from  a  world  of  woe: 

Welcome  to  a  land  of  rest : 
Thus  the  choir  o!  -:uu\ 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high, 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 

All  the  regions  of  the  sky. 

3  Grave,  the  guardian  of  our  dust, 

Grave,  the  treasury  of  the  ski:-. 
Every  atom  of  thy  trust 

Rests  in  hope  again  to  rise; 
Hark!  the  judgment  trumpet  ealls — 

Soul,  rebuild  thy  house  of  clay  ; 
Immortality  thy  wall-. 

And  eternity  thy  day. 

/  / 1  As  it  ep  i  n  J<  ■■  "s.  L .  M. 

A  sleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  Bleep  ! 
■**■  From  which  none  ever  wake-  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose; 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

'i  Asleep  in  Jesus!  oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  bis  cruel  sting. 

36 


546  BtJRIAL    HYMNS. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 

That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  I  oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be  : 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

1(C  Death  of  a  Babe.  M.  7s. 

T  ovtely  babe,  how  brief  thy  stay! 
■^   Short  and  hasty  was  thy  day  ; 

Ending  soon  thy  journey  here. 
Pain  and  grief  no  more  to  bear. 

2  Hard  it  is  for  thee  to  part, 
For  it  rends  the  aching  heart; 
But  an  heir  of  glory's  gone, 
Let  the  will  of  God  be  done. 

3  Pillowed  on  a  Savior's  breast. 
Sweetly  sleep,  and  softly  rest: 
Soon  the  morning  shall  restore 
The  buried  babe  we  now  deplore. 

773  Dwtt  °f<*  Pastor.  S.  M. 

Dest  from  thy  labor,  rest : 
-*-*-  Soul  of  the  just,  set  free  ; 
Blest  be  thy  memory,  and  bmsi 
Thy  bright  example  be! 


774 


HI'IMAI.    HYMX8.  5  I  < 

i       Faith,  perseverance,  zeal, 

Lang  i  poorer, 

Love — prompl  to  abt,  and  quick  to  feel — 
Marked  thee,  till  life's  last  hoot. 

;       \<>\\\  toil  and  conflict  o'er — 

Go,  take  with  saints  tby  place: 
But  go — as  each  hath  gone  before— 
A  sinner  saved  by  grace. 

\       Lord  Jesu^  !  to  thy  hands 

Our  pastor  we  resign  : 
And  now  we  wait  thine  own  commands  ; 
We  were  not  his,  but  thine. 

5  Thou  art  thy  church's  head; 
And  when  the  members  die, 

Thou  raisest  others  in  their  stead  : 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eye. 

6  On  thee  our  hopes  depend; 
We  gather  round  our  Rock : 

Send  who  thou  wilt;  but  condescend 
Thyself  to  feed  thy  flock. 

The  Death  of  a  Brother.       M.  8s  &  7s. 


Dkotiieu.  thou  art  gone  before  us; 

^   Where  thy  saintly  soul  i-  flown 
Tears  are  wined  away  forever, 
And  all  Borrow  is  unknown  : 

2   From  the  burden  of  the  body, 

From  all  care  and  fear  released, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 
And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 


548  RESURRECTION'. 

3  O'er  the  toilsome  way  thou'st  traveled. 

And  endured  the  heavy  load; 
Christ  hath  brought  thy  footsteps  languid 
Safely  to  his  blest  abode. 

4  Thou  art  resting  now,  like  Laz'rus, 

On  the  heavenly  Father's  breast. 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 
And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 


RESURRECTION. 


l/f)  Exulting  in  the  Resurrection,  C.  M. 

TIThets  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 
'*    This  rending  earth  shall  shake, 
When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their 
And  dust  to  life  awake, —  [charge, 

2  Those  bodies  that  corrupted  fell 

Shall  incorrupt  arise, 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

3  Behold  what  heavenly  prophets  sung 

Is  now  at  last  fulfil  I'd; 
And  death  yields  up  his  ancient  reign, 
And,  vanquished,  quits  the  field. 

4  Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 

And  now  in  triumph  sing  : — 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory? 
And  where,  O  death,  thv  sting? 


776 


RESURRECTION.  549 


Resurrection  of  the  Ghristiah.  C.  M. 


^J"v  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
-"•*  And  trample  on  the  tombs  : 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Savior,  comes. 

2   Ere  loog  I  know  he  shall  appear, 

In  power  and  glory  great  : 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foe-. 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

■  \   \\\\rw  (rod  shall  stand  upon  the  earth. 
Him  there  mine  eyes  shall  see  : 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth, 
And  ever  with  him  be. 

4  How  long,  dear  Savior!     0  how  long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay! 
0  hasten  thine  appearance,  Lord, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

/  /  /  Resurrection  from  the  G\  L.  M. 

sJhall  man.  O  God  of  light  and  life. 
^   Forever  moulder  in  the  grave? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work. 
Thy  promise  and  thy  pow'r  to  save? 

'1   Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 

And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing? 

And  O,  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  thy  face,  thy  name  to  sing? 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears ! 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprung, 

Death,  the  last  foe.  was  captive  led, 

And  heav  n  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 


550  RESURRECTION. 

4  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dust  awake  : 
From  the  cold  tomb,  the  slumlvrers  spring; 
Through  heav'n,  with  joy  their  myriads  rise. 
And  hail  their  Savior  and  their  King. 

/  /(^  Eriumpk  over  Death.  L.  M. 

n  beat  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just; 
^    And  nature  must  decay  ; 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust. 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear, 

High  on  a  royal  seat. 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  toes. 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

3  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin. 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again. 
He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 

4  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face. 

With  strong  immortal  eyes. 
And  feast  upon  thy  wondrous  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

/  /  !j  T/ie  Resurrection.  M.  6s  &;  5s. 

'The  last  lovely  morning, 
-*~  All  blooming  and  fair. 
Is  fast  onward  fleeting, 

And  soon  will  appear. 

2   And  when  the  bright  morning 
In  splendor  shall  come, 
Our  tears  will  cease  flowing. 
Our  sorrows  be  gone. 


.11  DGMEXT.  55] 


3   The  bridegroom  from  glory, 
l*o  earth  shall  descend  ; 
Ten  thousand  bright  angels 
Around  him  attend. 

;  The  graves  will  be  opened, 
Tl]      :  ad  shall  arise, 
And,  with  the  Redeemer, 
Mount  up  to  the  skies. 


J  U  I.)  G  M  E  N  T. 


780 


Reflections  on  the  Judgment.  C.  M. 


A  ND  must  I  be  to  Judgment  brought, 
-**■  And  answer,  in  that  day. 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ? 

2  Yes.  every  secret  of  my  heart 

Shall  shortly  be  made  known. 
And  I  receive  m  >sert 

For  all  that  T  have  done. 

3  How  careful,  then,  ought  I  to  live! 

With  what  religious  fear! 
Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 
For  my  behavior  here. 

4  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

The  watchful  power  he-tow  : 
S  i  shall  I  to  my  ways  take  heed. 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 


JUDGMENT. 


5  If  now  thou  standest  at  the  door, 
O,  let  me  feel  thee  near, 
And  make  my  peace  with  God,  before 
I  at  thy  bar  appear. 


781 


01 

Christ  Coming  to  Judgment.  M.  8s,  7s,  &  4 


To!  lie  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
-^  Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Halleluiah! 

Jesus  comes,  and  comes  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
That  they  now  condemned  must  be. 

3  Now  the  Savior,  long  expected, 

See.  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air; 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

4  Mighty  King,  let  ail  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  eternal  throne; 
Savior,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own  ! 

O  come  quickly, — 
Reign,  Lord  Jesus,  reign  alone  ! 


782 


JUDGMENT,  553 


rd  Witt  C  L.  M. 


'The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake  : 
-*-   The  hills  their  ancient  seats  forsake  : 

And,  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come,  but  not  the  same 

As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came. 
A  quiet  Lamb,  to  slaughter  led. 
The  bruised,  the  Buffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come;  a  dreadful  form. 
With  wreath  of  flame  and  robe  of  storm. 
On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind. 
Anointed  Judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  he,  once  wont  to  stray, 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway  : 

By  power  oppressed  and  mocked  by  pride — 
The  Nazarene — the  Crucified  ! 

5  Go,  tyrants,  to  the  rocks  complain  : 

Go,  seek  rhe  mountain's  cleft  in  vain; 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb. 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  "The  Lord  is  come." 


m 


Judgment  Day.  M.  Us.  7s  &  -is. 


T^hk  judgment  day  is  coming,  coming,  com- 
*-   The  judgment  day  i<  coming.  Pn& 

0  that  great  day ! 

Ceo. — Let  us  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
And  fly  away  to  Jesus; 
Let  us  take  the  wings  of  the  morning. 
And  Bound  the  jubilee. 


554  JUDGMENT. 

2  We'll  hear  the  trumpet  sounding,  sounding. 
We'll  hear  the  trumpet  sounding,  [sounding, 
On  that  great  day. —  Clio. 

3  We'll  see  the  Judge  descending,  descending, 
We'll  see  the  Judge  descending,  [descending, 
On  that  great  day. —  Oho. 

\  We'll  see  the  dead  arising,  arising,  arising. 
We'll  see  the  dead  arising, 
On  that  great  day. —  Cho. 

5   We'll  hear  the  thunder  rolling,  rolling,  rolling, 
We'll  hear  the  thunder  rolling. 
On  that  great  day. —  Cho. 

0  We'll  see  the  lightning  blazing,  blazing,  blaz- 
We'll  see  the  lightning  blazing,  [mg- 

On  that  great  day. —  Cho. 

7  We'll  hear  the  wicked  wailing,  wailing,  wail- 
We'll  hear  the  wicked  wailing,  [ing, 
On  that  great  day. 

Cho. — For  they  took  not  the  wings  of  the  morn- 
Xor  flew  away  to  Jesus:  pngj 

For  they  took  not  the  wings  of  the  morn- 
Nor  sang  the  jubilee.  [ing? 

8  Well  hear  the  righteous  shouting,  shouting, 
We'll  hear  the  righteous  shouting,  [shouting, 
On  that  great  day. 

Cup. — For  they  took  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
And  flew  away  to  Jesus; 
For  they  took  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
And  sang  the  jubilee. 


MENT. 


7*4 


P.  M. 


Parent's  n  there  may  part, 

■*■    Parents  and  children  there  may  part. 
Parents  and  children  there  may  part, 

May  part  t  • 

Cho. — Pi  there  will  be  mourning! 

urning — mourning — mourning  ! 
O,  there  will  be  mourning 
At  the  judgment  seat  of  Christ! 

2  \Yive>  and  husbands  there  may  part.  dbc. 

3  Brothers  and  sisters  there  may  part,  Are. 

4  Friends  and  neighbors  they  may  part,  <Kc. 

5  Past  >rs  an  I  pe  >ple  there  may  part,  &c. 

6  Devils  and  sinn<  rs  there  will  meet,  &c. 

7  Saints  ami  angels  there  will  meet.  &c. 

O,  there  will  be  shouting!   &c. 

•  (  0        &         ~  .  .CM. 

"Dkhold!  that  great  and  awful 
-^  Of  parting  soon  will  come, 
When  sinners  must  be  hnrPd  away, 
And  christians  gathered  home  : — 

-2  Perhaps  the  parent  sees  the  child 
Sink  down  to  endless  pain, 
With  groans,  and  shrieks,  and  bitter  cries. 
Never  to  rise  again  : — 


558  JUDGMENT. 

3  "0  father,  see  my  bleeding  hands  !" 

"Mother,  behold!  your  child 
Against  you  now  a  witness  stands, 
With  all  its  sins  defiled  : 

4  The  child,  perhaps,  its  parents  views, 

Sink  headlong  down  to  hell — 
Gone  with  the  rest  of  Satan's  crews, 
And  bid  the  child — "Farewell ;'? 

5  The  husband  sees  his  piteous  wife, 

With  whom  he  once  did  dwell, 
Depart  with  groans  and  bitter  cries — 
"My  husband,  fare  you  well ;" 

0  But  O,  perhaps  the  wife  ma}'  see 
The  man  she  once  did  love, 
Sink  down  to  endless  misery, — 
While  she  is  crowned  above! 


786 


Judgment  In  Prospect.  S.  M. 

A  Ni)  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
-**-  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes? 

2        How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face 
AstonishYl.  shrink  away  ? 

:*       But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 


ENT.  •  i  I i  7 

l-       Ye  sinners,  Beek  Ins  grace — 

I  lis  wrath  ye  cannot  hear: 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 

And  find  salvation  there. 

So  shall  that  curse  remove. 
By  which  the  Savior  bled; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
Iliv  blessings  on  your  head. 

/  0  1  &        M.  8s,  1  s  &  4. 

sJkk  th*  eternal  Judge  descending! 

^-  View  him  seated  on  the  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 

Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom: — 
Trumpets  call  thee ! 

Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting', 

FillYl  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain, 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  horn  again  : 

Greatly  mourning 
That  he  ne'er  was  horn  again. 

3  ••  Vender  sits  my  slighted  Savior. 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love; 
O  that  I  had  sought  his  favor. 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move! — 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder! 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part : 
Louder  than  a  peal  ^\  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "Depart  !" 

Lost  forever! 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "Depart  I" 


558  JUDGMENT. 


788 


Appearance  of  the  Judge.  L.  M. 


TJk  comes!  He  comes!  the  Judge  severe! 
-*--*-  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near: 
His  lightnings  Hash,  his  thunders  roll: 
Row  welcome  to  the  faithful  s< 

2  From  heaven  angelic  voices  sound  ! 
See  the  almighty  Jesus  crowned  ! 
Gird  with  omnipotence  and  grace. 
And  glory  decks  the  Savior's  face. 

3  Descending  on  the  great  white  throne. 
He  claims  the  kingdom  for  his  own  : 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  'his  word, 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord  ! 

4  Shout,  all  the  people  of  the  sky. 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High : 
Our  Lord,  who  now  his  right  obtains, 
Forever  and  forever  reigns. 


HELL. 


HELL. 


789  ^"-  L.  M. 

TJell!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound! 
M  It  chills  the  heart  and  shock-  the  e 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damn  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
It<  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies  I 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play, 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapors  r  - 

3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 

With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart : 
And  woe  and  wrath,  in  every  form. 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart; 

4-  The  wretches  rave,  o'erwhelm'd  with  woe. 
And  hire  their  everlasting  chains  : 
And  with  their  rage,  their  torment-  grow  ; 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains. 

5  Sad  world  indeed !  what  heart  can  bear 
Hopeless  in  all  those  pains  to  lie; 
Rack'd  with  vexation — grief,  despair — 
And  ever  dying — never  die  ? 

6  "Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 
Who  seek^  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood  : 
0  !  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dlvell, 

To  praise  my  Savior  and  my  God."* 


560  HELL. 


790 


The  Gloomy  Regions.  C  M. 


T^ar  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 
-*•    Those  gloomy  regions  lie, 
"Where  flames  amid  the  darkness  play- 
The  worm  shall  never  die. 

2  The  breath  of  God — his  angry  breath- 

Supplies  and  fans  the  fire; 
There  sinners  taste  the  second  death, 
And  would — but  can't  expire. 

3  Conscience  the  never-dying  worm, 

With  torture  gnaws  the  heart ; 
And  woe,  and  wrath,  in  every  form, 
Are  now  the  sinner's  part. 

4  Sad  world  indeed!  ah,  who  can  bear 

Forever  there  to  dwell — 
Forever  sinking  in  despair 
In  all  the  pains  of  hell ! 


791 


The  Land  of  Horror  and  Despair.         L.  M. 

I^Titpi  holy  fear  and  humble  song, 
''    The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore; 
Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue, 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks,  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pain.-, 
Dved  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 


HELL.  561 

\  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  li^s, 

And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands; 

In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise. 

Crushed  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands. 

5  The  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  our,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Savior's  grace. 
But  they  incensed  a  dreadful  God, 

0  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  ; 
Sinner,  obey  the  Savior's  call; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 


79 


•) 


tJu  ir  Won  i  Di<  th  y<>f.     M.  8s  &  7s. 


sJixxKK,  van  you  slight  the  Savior, 
K     Press  your  downward  way  to  hell. 
Sink  your  priceless  so  id  forever. 
Where  the  lost  in  anguish  dwell  ? 

-2  Conscience  is  a  worm  undying, 
Guilt  an  everlasting  fire; 
Hope,  its  blessed  beam  denying, 

Must  from  that  dark  world  retire. 

3  In  that  prison,  endless  meanings, 

Blasphemies  and  madness  dwell: 

Chains  of  darkness,  shrieks  and  groanings, 

This.  0  sinner,  this  is  hell. 

4-   Sinner,  can  yon  silent  the  Savior, 
Pr<    >  your  downward  way  to  hell. 
Sink  your  priceless  soul  forever. 
Where  the  lost  in  anguish  dwell. 


>) 


562  HELL. 


Extremes  of  Heaven  and  Hell.  L.  M. 

Js  what  confusion  earth  appears — 
-*-  God's  dearest  children  bathed  in  tears  ! 
While  they,  who  heaven  itself  deride. 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And,  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end; 
That  end  how  different!  who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heaven  and  hell : 

See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine ; 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain  ; 

While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below. 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  How; 
On  Abraham's  breast,  he  leans  his  head, 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 


ueav:;v. 


563 


UK  A  V  EX. 


794 


The  Spirit  Land.  C.  M. 

A  yi>,  there  18  a  happier  shore, 
^  A  land  of  sweeter  bliss! 
More  radiant,  bright  and  beautiful. 
And  lovelier  far  than  this. 

Where  stainless  spirits  wander  free. 

In  shining  garments  clad  ; 
And  every  eye  is  lit  with  joy, 

And  every  heart  is  glad. 

Xo  pain  or  sorrow  ever  can 

Enter  this  world  g  -  fair. 
No  scenes  of  woe,  6ft  felt  below. 
Are  ever  witnessed  there. 

This  blissful  region  ever  was. 

And  ever  still  shall  be; 
'And  never  will  it  pass  away. 

Through  all  eternity. 


5  It  is  the  weary  pilgrim's  home. 
The  Pest  to  wand  Vers  given  : 
The  great  rewards  of  holy  souls. 
The  christians'  future  heaven. 


795 


The  •  the  Blest. 


P.  M.  8s. 


YT"i;  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest,— 
'*    That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed  : 
Hut  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 


564  HE  A  VEX. 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, — 
Its  walls,  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, — 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 
From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, — 
From  trials  without  and  within  : 

But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, — 
The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, — 
The  church  of  the  first-born  above  : 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there  ? 

5  O  Lord,  amidst  gladness  or  woe, 
For  heaven  our  spirits  prepare  ; 
And  shortly  we  also  shall  know, 
And  feel,  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

6  Then  anthems  of  praise  we  will  sing, 
When  safe  in  that  heavenly  rest, 

To  Jesus,  our  Savior  and  King, 

Who  reigns  in  those  realms  of  the  blest. 


My  Heavenly  Home.  P.  M. 


796 

"\|~y  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair: 
•***■  Nor  pain,  nor  death  can  enter  there; 
Its  glittering  towers  the  sun  outshine  ; 
That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine, 
( 'no. — I'm  going  home,  to  die  no  more. 

-1  My  Fathers  house  is  built  on  high. 
Far,  far  above  the  starry  sky ; 
When  from  tins  earthly  prison  free, 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be 


HK.WKN.  565 

3  Let  others  seek  a  home  below 

Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  overflow; 

Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 

.V  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne, 

4  Then  fail  this  earth,  let  stars  decline, 
And  Bun  and  moon  refuse  to  <hine. 
All  nature  sink  and  cease  to  he. 
That  heavenly  mansion  stands  for  me. 

/{)/  y      PromUed  I  0.  M. 

Ax  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  Land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

;i  0  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

Tli at  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight  ! 

•"»   O'er  all  those  wide  extended  plain- 
Shines  one  eternal  day: 
There  God,  the  Sun.  forever  reigns, 
Ami  scatters  night  away. 

4  Xo  chilling  winds  or  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest ': 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 


566  HEAVEN. 

6  FilPd  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 
Would  here  no  longer  stay ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll. 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


798 


The  Huppy  Land.  P.  M. 

T5 ei ere  is  a  happy  land, 
-*-    Far,  far  away, — 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day  : 
O,  how  they  sweetly  sing, — 
Worthy  in  the  Savior  King! 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring 

For  evermore. 


2  Come  to  this  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ve  doubting  stand  ? 

Why  still  delay  ? 
O,  we  shall  happy  be! 
When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free  ; 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee, 

Blest  evermore. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye  ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
O,  then  to  glory  run  ; 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won; 
And  bright  above  the  sun. 

Reign  evermore. 


HE  A  VEX.  M? 

Th*  Promised  Land.  C.  Bf. 

Par  from  these-  narrow  scenes  of  night, 
-*-    Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight., 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

Fair  distant  land  !   could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 

And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

There  pain  and  sickness  never  come  ; 

There  grief  no  more  complains; 
Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 

And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know, 

Forever  bright  and  fair; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 

Can  never  enter  there. 

There  no  alternate  night  is  known, 
Nor  sun's  faint  sickening  ray; 

But  glory,  from  th'  eternal  throne, 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

My  Father9*  House.  C.  M. 

Where  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest, 
-*-    Far,  far  beyond  the  skies, 
Where  beauty  smiles  eternally, 
And  pleasure  never  dies  : — 

2  My  Father's  house,  my  heavenly  home, 
Where  "many  mansions"  stand, 
Prepared,  by  hands  divine,  for  all 
Who  seek  the  better  land. 


0()S  HE  A  VEX. 

3  In  that  pure  homo  of  tearless  joy, 

Earth's  parted  friends  shall  meet. 
With  smiles  of  love  that  never  fade, 
And  blessedness  complete. 

4  There,  there  adieus  are  sounds  unknown  ; 

Death  frowns  not  on  that  scene, 
But  life  and  glorious  beauty  shine, 
Untroubled  and  serene. 

5  Lord,  help  us,  by  thy  mighty  grace. 

To  keep  in  view  the  prize, 
Till  thou  dost  come  to  take  us  home. 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

bill  Jerusalem  the  Believer's  Home.  C.  M. 

Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home. 
^    Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  aii  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ?  [walls 

Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend — 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  da  v. 


BE  WKN. 

5  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs,  there 

Around  my  Savi< 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,  my  glorious  hoc 

My  soul  still 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall 

^\)c  \ren  in  II-  C.  M. 

Abound  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 
■**■  Thousand^  of  children  stand: 
Children,  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  hoi},  happy  band. 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair — 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love  ? 
How  came  those  children  there  : 

3  Because  the  Savior  shed  his  : 

To  wash  away  their  sins; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean  ! 

4  Saved  here  on  earth  by  J<  sus1  grj 

In  honor  of  his  name : 
So  now  they  see  sed  face, 

And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 

OUcJ  '   '      ■}''■  C.  M. 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-*-    Where  saints  immortal  reign  : 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


5  "70  HEAVEN. 

2  There,  everlasting  spring  abides. 

And  never-withering  flow'rs ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring,  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove — 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise — 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  Ave  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes; — 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 
Xot  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold 
Could  fright  us  from  the  shore,     [flood, 

b04  Future  Life.  S.  M. 

The  earth  is  not  our  home, 
-*-    Our  dwelling  is  on  high — 
In  the  bright  city  of  our  God, 
Away,  beyond  the  sky. 

2       The  Lamb  of  God  is  there, 
Who  was  for  sinners  slain  ; 
There  we  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 
There  evermore  remain. 


vr.y. 

3  There  is  the  tree  of  life. 
And  (here  the  fount  of  love  ! 

( )nr  spirits  long,  ( )  Lord,  to  fl 
To  that  brighl  -world  above. 

4  There  every  woe  shall  cease, 
And  every  tear  be  dried; 

There,  hope  be  lost  in  certainty 
And  every  want  supplied. 

QUO  The  Qlorifi  d  8ai  M. 

TITho  are  these  array'd  in  white, 
"    Brighter  than  the  noon-day  *nn  ? 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light, 

Nearest  the  eternal  throne  ? 
These  are  they  who  bore  the  cross, 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood  : 
SefFrers  in  his  righteous  cause; 

Followers  of  the  dying  God. 

2  Out  of  great  distress  the}-  came; 

Wash  VI  their  y  faith  below 

In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb. 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow; 
Therefore,  are  they  next  the  throne, 

Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night; 
God  resides  among  his  own. 

God  doth  in  his  saints  delight. 


PARTING    HYMNS. 


PARTING    HYMNS. 


A  Parting  Hymn.  C.  M. 

THhrough  Christ,  when  we  together  came, 

•   In  singleness  of  heart, 
We  met,  0  Jesus,  in  thy  name, 

And  in  thy  name  we  part. 
We  part  in  body,  not  in  mind, — 

Our  minds  continue  one: 
And  each  to  each  in  Jesus  joined, 

We  happily  go  on. 
Present  in  spirit  still  Ave  are. 

And  intimately  nigh  : 
While  on  the  wings  of  faith  and  pravV 

We  Abba,  Father!  cry. 

Parting.  S.  M. 

Axer:  more,  before  we  part, 

^-    We'll  bless  the  Savior's  name  : 
Let  every  Tongue  and  every  heart 

Adore  and  praise  the  same. 
2       Still  on  thy  holy  word 

We'll  live,  and  feed,  and  grow ; 
And  still  go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  practice  what  we  know. 

808  Good  Night.  C.  M. 

"Farewell,  dear  friends,  adieu,  adieu, 
-*-    Still  in  God's  ways  delight : 
And  grace,  and  peace  shall  be  with  you; 
Good  night,  dear  friends,  good  night. 


807 


RABXESTG    UVMN-. 

2   We  part,  though  often  hen-  we  hk 
And  feel  :t  great  delight : 
Then  let  us  hope  we'll  meet  at  home: 
G  ••"!  night,  dear  friends,  good  night. 

:3  But  when  we  meet  in  heaven  above, 
With  joy  we'll  all  unite. 
To  ring  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 
And  never  -ay.  good  night. 

N(ji)  OJirh  ;>  to  Pbrt.  C.  M. 

T  obd,  when  together  here  we  meet, 
-^  And  taste  thy  heavenly  grace. 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 
We're  lot!)  to  leave  the  place. 

•i   Yet.  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 
That  we  must  part  again, 
0  let  thy  gracious  presence  -till 
Wirli  every  soul  remj 

3  Thns  let  us  all  in  Christ  he  < 
Bonnd  with  the  cords  of  I 
Till  we  around  thy  glorious  throne 
Shall  joyous  meet  abov<  . 

About  to  I 

A  \i>  let  our  b  n"t — 

-   To  different  climes  repair: 
arately  joined  in  heart 
The  frie 

O,  Jet  our  heai  t  and  mind 
(    mtinually  ascend, 
That  haven  of  repose  to  fii 
Where  ail  onr  labors  end. 


574 


I'AKTIXG    HYMNS. 


811 


O,  happy,  happy  place, 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet ! 
There  we  shall  see  each  other's  face. 
And  all  oar  brethren  greet. 

The  church  of  the  first  born, 
We  shall  with  them  he  blest, 
And,  crowivd  with  endless  joy,  return 
To  our  eternal  rest. 

To  gather  home  his  own, 
God  will  his  angels  send. 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 
In  deathless  triumph  end. 

The  Barbing  Blessing.       M.  8s,  7s  £  4s 

Tesus,  grant  us  all  a  blessing : 

"    Send  it  Sown,  Lord,  from  above  : 

May  we  part,  thy  love  possessing, 

And  rejoicing  in  thy  love. 
Farewell,  brethren,  farewell,  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

Jesus,  pardon  all  our  folly, 
S i n c e  to ge t h  e r  w e  1 1  a v e  b e e n  ; 

Make  us  humble,  make  us  holy, 
Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin. 

Farewell,  brethren,  farewell,  sisters. 

Till  we  all  shall  meet  again. 


812 


.4  Parting  Hi  mn. 

"Dless'd  be  the  dear  uniting  lore, 
^  That  will  not  let  us  part! 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove— 
We  still  are  ioinM  in  heart, 


C.  M. 


81-3 


PASTING    BYM2TO.  OiO 

Join'd  in  one  spirit,  to  our  Bead, 
Where  he  appoints,  we'll  go; 

And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps 
And  show  hi  bejow. 

O  let  us  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside  : 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  este* 

But  Jesus  c:  ucified. 

Closer  and  closer  let  as 

To  his  beloved  embra 

That  we  may  ever  strength  receive, 
Through  his  abounding  grace. 

Parting.  Bl  8s  &  7s. 

"A ["ay  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior, 
-***■  And  the  Father's  boundless  I 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us.from  ab< 

Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  <' 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


814 


A  Fan  <<:■  11  H\  L.  M. 

~\["v  dearest  friend.-,  in  bonds  of  love. 
^"  Whose  hearts  the  sweetest  union  prove, 
Your  friendship's  like  the  strongest  band  : 
Yet  we  must  take  the  parting  hand. 

2   Your  company  is  sweet  and  dear. 
Your  words  delightful  to  mine  ear; 
And  when  I  see  that  we  must  part, 
STou  draw  like  cords  around  my  heart. 


5  76  PARTING    HYMNS. 

m 

■'.»   ( )  could  I  stay  with  friends  so  kind, 
How  would  it  cheer  my  fainting  mind! 
But  duty  makes  me  understand, 
That  we  must  take  the  parting  hand. 

Oi.0  Taking  Leave  of  a  Brother.      M.  7s  &  6s. 

"Farewell! — erve  God,  dear  brother, 
-*-    Where'er  thy  home  may  be: 
irve  him,  where'er  thou  travel. 

Whether  by  land  or  sea. 

2  This  is  thy  bounden  duty. 

As  thou  canst  clearly  s 

In  nature's  hock,  and  Bible, 
The  school-b  the  free 

3  These  blessed  study. 

Be  all  thy  heart's  delight : 
Life,  -  .   ation, 

Come  through  their  heavenly  light. 

4  But  most  of  all,  live  holy; 

Do  good  to  all  mankind; 

Then,  when  your  days  are  ended. 
The  crown  of  life  you'll  find. 

SJ.U  ~v"  Parting  /    Heam  C.  M. 

"Drethren  and  Bisters,  we  must  part, 
^  And  to  our  callings  go; 

But  let  us  still  be  one  in  heart. 
Whilst  we  remain  below. 

2    Below  we  soon  may  inert  no  iimre: 
But  we  shall  meet  above; 
Where  pains  and  partings  are  no  more — 
In  tlie  blest  world  of  love. 


DISMISSION. 


With  Christ  we  shall  in  paradise, 

To  endless  aires  dwell ; 
Where  saints  rejoice  in  ceaseless  strains. 
And  never  say,  "  Farewell." 


DISMISSION 


81? 


Dismission.  M.  8s,  7s  &  -is. 

T  oki),  dismiss  ns  with  thy  blessing; 
-^  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peaee, 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 

Triumph,  in  redeeming  grace  : 
O,  refresh  us, 

Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 


2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Us  from  earth  to  rail  away. 
Borne,  on  angels'  wings,  to  heaven, - 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey — 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

3T 


578  DISMISSION. 


818 


Dismission.  L.  M. 

Tjismiss  us,  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  ! 
**  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  faulty,  thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


819 


Parting  Hymn.  L.  M. 


Pome,  christian  brethren,  ere  we  part, 
^  Join  every  voice  and  every  heart; 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God,  to  raise, 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2   Christians,  we  here  may  meet  no  more ! 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore ; 
And  there,  releas'd  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 


> 


DOXOLOGIE*.  0?9 


D  0  X  O  L  O  G I  E  S . 


820 


Praise  from  all  Creatures.  L.  M. 


T)raise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 

-*-    Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


m 


Adoration  from  all  Creatures.  L.  M. 


Tu  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
-*-   And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
Bv  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 


*ii 


Adoration  to  Jehovah.  C.  M. 

TV>  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-*-    One  God,  whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was.  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

*>/•)  The  Trinity  Adored.  C  .M. 

"Vow  lkt  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
^   And  Spirit  be  adorM, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


580  DOXOLOGIES. 


824 


820 


Ascription  of  Praises.  S.  M. 

riivK  to  the  Father  praise, 
^"    Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honor  done. 

•J  Go-equal  Honor*.  S.  M. 

HPo  the  eternal  Three 
-*-    In  will  and  essence  One; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Co-equal  honors  done. 


82? 


Honor,  Praise,  and  Glory  to  God.    S.  P.  M. 

To  God.  the  Father,  Son. 

-f    And  Spirit — Three  in  One, 

Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given  : 

To  the  great  One  in  Three 

Eternal  praises  be, 
From  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

Universal  Praise  to  God.  M.  7s. 

"Draise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
-*-     Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky. 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

/p  77/.    Trinity  Enthroned.     M.  8s,  7s&  i. 

piiEAT  Jehovah  !   we  adore  thee, 

*J    God,  the  Father — God,  the  Son — 

God,  the  Spirit — joinVl  in  glory, 

On  the  same  eternal  throne; 
Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


MISCE1  LAXEOUS.  581 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


Oju\j  ]!~  r  not  for  -  L.  M. 

TITeef  not  for  me,  my  friends  bo  dear, 
**    Nor  shed  for  me  the  Borrowing  tear; 

I  am  not  dead,  but  only  sleep  ; 
My  silent  slumber.  Oh  how  sweet  ! 

2  No  longer  is  my  mortal  frame 

The  seat  of  suffring,  grief  and  pain  : 
Serene  and  tranquil  is  my  sleep, 
My  lonely  slumber.  Oh  how  sweet  ! 

3  Ye  who  around  my  grave  do  tread. 
Ye  too  must  die  and  here  be  laid: 
Oh,  then  prepare  your  God  to  meet. 
Ere  summoned  to  his  judgment  seat. 


S3 


Kneeling  at  the  Threshold.  M.  14a 


1   am  kneeling  at  the  threshold,  so  weary,  faint 
-■-  and  sore. 

Waiting  for  the  dawning,  for  the  opening  of 

the  door : 
I  am  waiting  till  the  Master  shall  bid  me  rise 

and  come 
To  his  all-glorious  presence,  the  gladness  of 

his  home. 

us: 

I'm  kneeling  at  the  threshold,  so  weary,  faint. 

and  sore. 
I'm  kneeling  at  the  threshold,  and  my  hand  is 

on  the  door. 


582  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Oh,  a  weary  path  I've  traveled,  'mid  darkness, 

storm,  and  night,  [right ; 

Bearing  many  a  burden  and  struggling  for  the 
Now  the  morn  of  heaven  is  breaking,  my  toil 

will  soon  he  o'er;  [on  the  door. 

I'm  kneeling  at  the  threshold,  and  my  hand  is 

3  Oh,  methinks  1  hear  the  voices  of  loved  ones 

as  they  stand, 
Singing  in   the  gloaming  of  the  bright   and 

better  land ; 
Soon   I'll   join   the   blood-washed    legion    and 

stand  amid  the  throng; 
I'll  mingle  in  their  worship  and  I'll  join  their 

happy  song. 


831 


WeHl  Wait  till  Jems  Come*.  C.  M. 


0 


land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh, 
When  will  the  moment  come. 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by, 
And  dwell  in  peace  at  home. 

Cho. — We'll  wait  till  Jesus  comes, 
We'll  wait  till  Jesus  comes, 
We'll  wait  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  we'll  be  gathered  home. 

2  To  Jesus  Christ  I'll  flee  for  rest ; 

He  bids  me  cease  to  roam, 
And  lean  for  succor  on  his  breast, 
Till  he  conducts  me  home. 

3  I'll  seek  at  once  my  Savior's  side, 

Xo  more  my  steps  shall  roam ; 
With  him  I'll  brave  life's  stormy  tide, 
And  reach  my  heavenlv  home. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  563 

Jegvs  on  the  Crps$.  M.  8s  &  7s. 

TTebe  it  was  the  Lord  of  glory 
■"■  At  Golgatha  died  for  me. 
Here  I  read  the  wondrous  story 
Of  his  death  for  me. 

2  Here  his  hands  and  feet  all  bleeding, 

Fast  were  nailed  unto  the  crosfl  ; 
Here  his  wounds  for  me  were  pleading, 
When  my  gain  was  all  his  loss. 

3  Here  by  God  he  was  forsaken. 

When  he  took  the  sinner's  place; 
For  his  sake  I  now  am  taken 
Into  favor  under  grace. 

\  Here  the  sword  of  Justice  slew  him. 
That  I  might  be  justified  ; 

Praise  the  Lord  I  ever  knew  him. 
That  for  me  he  hied  and  died. 

Almost  Persuaded.  P.  M. 

u  A  lmost  persuaded"  now  to  believe  ; 
■**■  "Almost  persuaded"  Christ  to  receive. 
Seems  now  some  soul  to  say. 
"Go,  spirit,  go  thy  way. 
Some  more  convenient  dav. 
On  thee  1*11  call." 

2  "Almost  persuaded."  come,  come  to-day  ; 
"Almost  persuaded,''  turn  not  a-way. 
Jesus  invites  you  here, 
Angels  are  lingering  near. 
Pray'rs  rise  from  hearts  so  dear; 
O,  wand'rer  come  ! 


584  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  "Almost  persuaded,"  harvest  is  past ; 
"Almost  persuaded,"  doom  comes  at  last ! 
"Almost"  cannot  avail ; 
"Almost"  is  but  to  fail ! 
Sad,  sad  that  bitter  wail — 
"Almost,  but  lost/" 

004:  What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus.         P.  M. 

~W"hat  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 

All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear; 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Ev'rything  to  God  in  pray'r. 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

Oh,  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 

Ev'rything  to  God  in  prayer. 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere  ? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged ; 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  so  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness ; 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy-laden 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care ; 
Precious  Savior,  still  our  refuge, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  his  arms  he'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINKS. 


Figures  Refer  to  the  Hymns. 

\    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have  582 

-^  According  to  thy  gracious  word 489 

Adam  in  Paradise  was  placed  :i:> 

Afflictions,  though  they  seem  severe 283 

Again  our  earthly  care-  we  leave  442 

Ah  1  but  where  am  1  now 699 

Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man 40 

Ah :  whither  should  I  go 188 

Alas !  and  did  my  Savior  Meed v^ 

Alas :  how  changed  that  lovely  flow'r  760 

Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise 61:* 

All  hail,  the  pow*'r  of  Jesus'  name 120 

All  the  way  my  Savior  leads  me 272 

All  you  who  have  eonfess'd .  355 

Almighty  Father  Mess  the  word 453 

Almighty  God.  in  humble  prayer 848 

Almighty  God.  thy  piercing  eye 11 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  east 454 

Almighty  Sov'reign  of  the  skies '.01 

Almost  persuaded,  now  to  believe 

Althoug-h  a  ehild.  I've  often  sought 889 

Amazing  grace !  how  sweet  the  sound :>e4 

Amazing  sight,  the  Savior  stands 225 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 580 

An  alien  from  God,  and  a  stranger  to  grace 3013 

And  am  I  be >rn  to  die 748 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high 2fl7 

And  did  the  holy  and  the  just 61 

And  let  our  bodies  part 810 

And  must  I  be  to  j  udgment  brought 780 

And  must  1  part  with  all  I  have ' 545 

And  must  this  body  die "47 

Ami  will  the  Judge  descend 788 

And  wilt  thou  yet  be  found    £49 

Angels,  n  ill  the  rock  away 11" 

Another  day  has  passed  along 390 

Another  six  days1  work  is  done :  sl 

Approaeh.  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat 185 

Arabia's  desert-ranger 132 

Arise,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  Lord 631 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 122 

Arise,  my  soul,  with  rapture  rise 822 

585 


586  INDEX. 

A 1  tee,  O  King  of  grace,  arise 685 

Around  the  Throne  of  God  in  heaven BOS 

A  s  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old  652 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! 771 

As  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung 281 

A  s<  >wer  went  to  bow  his  seed 361 

As  the  Apostles  sat  at  meat 478 

Assist  my  soul,  my  heavenly  King 291 

Assist  thy  servant,  Lord 443 

At  Jacob's  well  a  stranger  sought 218 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song- 430 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound 289 

A  wake  from  sin's  delusive  sleep  184 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  awake 337 

A  waive,  my  s<  nil,  in  joyful  lays 310 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 573 

Awake,  my  tongue !  thy  tribute  bring 13 

Awake,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 124 


BE  present  at  our  table,  Lord 712 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne   400 

Begone,  my  worldly  cares,  away 637 

Behold !  Our  blessed  Lord  * 485 

Behold !  that  great  and  awful  day 785 

Behold  th'  amazing  gift  of  love 293 

Beh<  >ld !  the  blind  their  sight  receive   85 

Behold  the  gift  of  God 57 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb   427 

Behold,  the  lofty  sky 27 

Behold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 346 

Beheld  the  Savior  at  thy  door  162 

Behold  the  Savior  of  mankind ]00 

Behold  thy  temple,  God  < if  grace 728 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace  295 

Beside  the  gospel  pool  236 

Bleeding  hearts  defiled  bv  sin 192 

-■  d  are  the  sons  of  God   296 

Bles:-'d  be  the  dear  uniting  love 812 

Blessed  Bible,  precious  word 47 

Blessings  to  God,  forever  blest 713 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls  that  see  526 

Blest  are  the  sops  of  peace 605 

Blest  be  the  tic  that  binds     606 

Blest  Comforter  divine 142 

Blest  is  the  man  forever  bless'd    277 

Blest  is  the  man,  whose  heart  doth  move 466 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet !  blow    147 

Bold  in  speech  and  bold  in  action   363 

Brethren  and  listers,  we  must  part  816 

Brethren  while  we  sojourn  here 579 

Bright  and  joyful  was  the  morn 66 

Broad  i-  the  road  that  leads  to  death 180 

Brother,  thou  art  gone  before  us 774 

Burst,  ye  emerald  gates,  and  bring   438 


ivr»]-;x. 

(IAMP  meetings  with  thy  present  e  crown.  109 

J    Children  of  title  heavenly  King 

Christ  and  hi-  cross  are  all  <  \w  theme 

Christians,  it*  your  hearts  be  warm 474 

Christian  soldiers,  wake  to  glory 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day 113 

Christ's  faithful  word,  his  s<  

I  '•  in--  all.  who  wi  '  

Come,  christian  bretbr  

<  'inc.  dearest  Lord,  and  Dies  

e,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell ^">7 

Come,  every  pi  u3  heart 

•  nino.  every  soul  by  sin  oppressed 

q,  and  Holy  Ghost 

Come  hither,  ail  ye  weary  -   uls  



Come,  Holy  Spirit,  rais  



e,  let  our  voices  raise 

e,  let  us  all  unite  to  praise 4-21 

( '  ►me,  lei  us  join  our  cheerful  son;/- 

Come,  let  us  join  our  fi  re    

I '  me,  let  us  join  our  songs  •  f  praise   

G  >me,  let  us  pray :  'tis  sweet  to  feel 

Come,  lot  us  search  our  ways  and  see 

Come,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh 

Come,  lei  us  use  the  grace  divine 366 

I '« ,!i!(-,  < »  (  reator,  Spirit  blest  .   141 

.  I )  ih.-u  h;;  Lord    

ion  King  of  all  my  

( tome,  0  thou  Traveler  unknown    

Come,  saints  and  sinners,  hear  me  tell 

Come,  sinners,  come  to  God  2 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast 

.  sinner-.  y<  »u.  whose  harden'd  heart- 217 

Come,  sound  his  ]  ad 

( '•■  -mo.  tempted  -  ml,  t  > f 'hri-t  draw  near 

C  -me.  thou  Fount  of  every  bl<  ssing  

>,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit   

<  !ome  to  Jesus,  just  now 

Come  to  the  Savior,  make  no  delay 

e,  trembling  sinner,  in  si 

<  feme,  weary  s  .uls.  with  sin  distressed   

inverts,  come  and  welc  )me   

C  -me.  ye  disc*  .n-<  -late,  where'er  ye  languish 

.  ye  ministx  ra  

.  po  v  and  needy  

O  >me,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 

Come,  ye  that  1  >ve  the  Savior's  name    438—  4D7 

Come,  ye  who  fear  the  Lord    

<  'omfort,  ye  ministei  s  i  i  grace 

C  unpared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside  74 

C  nvine'd  of  sin.  men  now  beg-in G91 


588  INDEX. 

DARE  to  think,  though  bigots  frown 54-1 

Dark  and  thorny  is  the  desert 562 

Dark  was  the  night  and  cold  the  ground  92 

Daughter  of  Zion.  from  the  dust 348 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above 108 

Deai-  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat 543 

Dear  friends  in  Christ,  and  well  belov'd &51 

Dear  people,  all  attention  give 167 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul 547 

Dear  Savior,  let  my  evening  song 636 

Dear  Savior,  we  rejoice  to  hear 666 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now 739 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near 153 

Deny  it  not !    There  is  a  God 2 

Destruction's  dang'rous  road 164 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep 86 

Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame 311 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord 818 

Do  I  not  1  ve  thee,  O  my  Lord 365 

Down  at  the  cross  where  my  Savior  died   600 

Draw  near,  O  son  of  God,  draw  near 373 

Dro<  ping  souls,  no  longer  grieve    21 1 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay 659 
Equip  me  for  the  war 575 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy   704 

Eternal  Spirit !    God  of  truth   140 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand -.   744 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  257 
Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three 527 

Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence 256 

Faith  is  the  Spirit's  sweet  centre  1 260 

Faith,  'tis  a  precious  grace 266 

Farewell,  dear  f riends,  adieu,  adieu 808 

Farewell  1  serve  G  od,  dear  brother 815 

Far  fr<  m  my  thoughts,  vain  world  begone   493 

Far  fr<  m  these  narrow  scenes  of  night     799 

Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day 790 

Father,  behold  with  gracious  eyes 650 

Father,  hear  the  blood  of  Jesus   125 

Father.  I  dare  believe 262 

Father.  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee 333 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 25 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear   367 

Father  of  mercies,  condescend 673 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 52 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace 461 

Father  of*  spirit*,  nature's  God 10 

Father  of  the  human  race  718 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 654 

Few  are  thy  days  and  full  of  woe   769 

Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say 35 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love 703 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns    386 


i\j>kx.  589 

From  all  the  world  and  care  set  free 620 

From  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies 4-12 

Fr.  >m  busy  toil  and  heavy  care 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  H  >ws 614 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains   

From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  <hall  rise    510 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise 417 

Give  to  the  Father  praise 

Glorious  thimr<  of  thee-  are  spoken 343 

Glory  to  God  on  high 426 

Glory  to  God,  the  Father's  name 24 

r;  1. >ry  to  the  Father  give 22 

i  rod  and  his  law  are  my  delight   550 

( tod  is  a  name  my  soul  adores 

(lod  is  a  Spirit,  just  and.  wise 

God  is  love :  his  mercy  brightens  

( rod  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 31 

God.  my  supporter  and  my  hope 

God  of  my  life !  my  morning  song ''24 

( owl  wills  that  I  should  holy  be 596 

<  tod's  holy  law.  transgressed 41 

Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord 360 

Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize 470 

Go  watch  and  pray :  -thou  canst  not  tell 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth 

(  t  race  shall  our  souls  inspire 4G5 

( trace !  "tis  a  charming  sound  323 

Gracious  Lord !  incline  thine  ear C44 

Gracious  Redeemer,  how  divine 

Gracious  spirit,  love  divine  137 

Great  God.  attend,  while  Zion  sings 394 

Great  God.  in  vain  man's  nam >w  view  7 

Groat  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just 77^ 

Great  God.  to  thee  my  evening  song 639 

Great  is  the  Lord,  our  God 345 

Great  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee 828 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churche3  hear 

Guide  me.  0  thOU  great  Jehovah 

HAD  I  the  gift  of  tongues 521—  +70 

Had  I  the  tongue  -  of  Greeks  and  Jews 5-2-2 

Hail :  holy.  holy,  holy  Lord 23 

Hail !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus '2-^4 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise 118 

Hail,  thou  once  despised  Jesus 135 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 517 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace 331 

Happy  the  meek.  wh<  ise  gentle  breast 535 

Hark :  from  the  cm  iss  a  grae  

Hark  :  my  soul,  it  i-  the  Lord   

Hark !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 131 

Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Savior  c  

Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing 

Hark  !  the  v.  dee  i  if  love  and  mercy  99 


590  IXDEX. 

Haste,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise , 168 

Heal  ns,  Immanuel !  here  we  stand  237 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims  760 

He  comes !  he  comes !  the  Judge  severe 788 

He  dies !— the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 98 

Hell !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  789 

Help  thy  servant,  gracious  Lord 368 

Help  us,  O  Lord,  thy  yoke  to  wear 464 

Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet   491 

Here  in  thy  name,  eternal  God 7&S 

Here  it  was  the  Lord  of  glory  832 

Here  stands  another  bethel 730 

High  on  a  throne  of  light,  O  Lord 459 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 21 

Holy  Bible !  book  divine 53 

Holy  Spirit,  faithful  guide 133 

Hosanna !  Lord,  thine  angels  cry 404 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light 113 

Hosanna  to  the  roya  L  son 424 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  357 

How  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord  540 

How  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 536 

How  blest  the  righteous,  when  he  dies 749 

How  can  a  sinner  know 276 

How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 460 

How  can  I  vent  my  grief 695 

How  Charming  is  the  place 391 

How  condescending  and  how  kind 59 

Howt  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 399 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord  584 

How  happy  is  the  Christian's  state 507 

How  nappy's  every  child  of  grace 312 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies 290—  39 

How  honored  is  the  place 338 

How  lost  was  my  condition 305 

How  perfect  is  thy  word 50 

How  pleasant— how  divinely  fair 392 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine 44 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life   737 

How  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run 753 

How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave  764 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place  — 498 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 609 

How  sweet  the  melting  lay 658 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 70 

How  swreet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 524 

How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile 663 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound  77 

I  AM  glad  that  1  was  born  to  die 303 
I  am  kneeling  at  the  threshold,  so  weary,  faint,  and..  830 

I'm  glad  salvation's  free 324 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord  COO 

I  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness 259 

1  bless  my  Maker's  name 742 


INDEX.  591 

If  glorious  angel?  do  rejoice 

If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent  287 

If  thou  impart  thyself  to  ine 509 

If  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where 

I  gave  my  life  for  thee 104 

I  have  entered  the  valley  of  blessing  bo  sweet 

I've  reached  the  land  of  corn  and  wine  

I  have  sought  round  this  verdant  earth 315 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 

I  long  to  see  the  season  come   

I  love  the  sons  of  grace 610 

I  love  thy  kingdom.  Lord 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 

I  waited  for  the  Lord,  my  God 270 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord 285 

I  want  to  be  a  Christian 186 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 563 

In  Christ  I've  all  my  soul's  desire  90 

Indulgent  God  of  love  and  power .*.  721 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight 307 

In  Jesus'  name  once  more  we  meet  . .  •   483 

In  Jesus'  name  we  come  to  thee 634 

In  seasons  of  grief  to  my  G  od  I'll  repair 557 

Inspire  our  souls,  thou  heav'nly  Dove 121 

In  the  rifted  rock  I'm  resting  599 

In  thv  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come 44.i 

In  thy  name.  0  Lord,  assembling 

In  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith  264 

In  what  confusion  earth  appears T93 

I  saw  a  happy  pilgrim 604 

I  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God 28 

Is  there  a  God?    Yon  rising  sun 1 

JEHOVAH'S  Image  brightly  shone 20 
Jerusalem.  1113'  glorious  home 801 

Jesus,  all-redeeming7 Lord  504 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 506 

Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  it  sounds 215 

Jesus,  grant  us  all  a  blessing 811—  4"2 

Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  607 

Jesus,  hail?  enthrone!  in  glory 123 

Jesus !  I  love  thy  charming  name 69 

Jesus,  immortal  King,  arise 127 

Jesus.  I  my  cross  have  taken 309 

Jesus  invites  his  saints 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul b60 

Jesus,  my  Advocate  above   

Jesus,  my  All.  to  heaven  is  gone 254 

Jesus,  my  life  thyself  apply 594 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  attend    .  .*. 251 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  and  my  God 519 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  and  my  Lord 46 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  let  me  be 591 

Jesus'  precious  name  excels 224 

Jesu<.  the  Conqu'ror,  reigns 12J 


502  INDEX. 

Jesus  the  cross  for  me  endured 471 

Jesus,  the  Savior  of  my  soul .515 

Jesus,  this  mid-day  hour  of  prayer 662 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend  189 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 278 

Jesus !  thy  love  shall  we  forget 4% 

Jesus,  thy  wandering-  sheep,  behold 377 

Jesus,  united  by  the  grace 612 

Jesus,  we  on  the  words  depend    14:3 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 78 

Joyfully,  joyfully  onward  I  move   571 

Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 530 

Just  as  I  am— without  one  plea  188 

Just  as  thou  art-  without  one  trace 201 

KNOW,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation 290 
Know,  sinners,  every  one  is  free 158 

LAMP  of  our  feet !  whereby  we  trace 45 
Let  all  our  tongues  be  one 505 

Let  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue 282 

Let  every  creature  join  413 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 441 

Let  hypocrites  attend  170 

Let  Joshua's  solemn  chanre 161 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 738 

Let  party  names  no  more  608 

Let  sinners  take  their  course , 661 

Let  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 43 

Lei  vain  pursuits  and  vain  desires  495 

Let  Zion's  sons  and  Levi's  tribe 710 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 364 

Life  is  a  span— a  fleeting  hour 752 

Lift  up  your  hearts  to  things  above 667 

Like  Abrah'm,  to  a  land  unknown    674 

Like  Noah's  weary  dove 342 

Listen,  my  soul,  while  Jesus  prays 93 

Lo !  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending 781 

Lo !  the  day  of  pentecost 684 

Lo !  with  a  cloud  of  witnesses 567 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye 681 

Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee  9 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall 235 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  we  sinner's  lie    243—  190 

Lord,  at  thy  sacred  feet 405 

Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold 490 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  817 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost 188 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see  401 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine 265 

Lord,  I  approach  the  mercy-seat 232 

Lord,  1  believe,  the  father  cried 255 

Lord,  in  the  morning  1  will  send 626 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 630 

Lord,  in  thy  courts  we  now  appear 642 


INDEX.  503 

Lord,  in  thy  presence  we  meet 722 

Lord,  in  thy  temple  we  appear  H06 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace 458 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 720—  376 

Lord,  send  thy  word  and  let  it  fly 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray    £49 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  matchless  ways 690 

Lord,  we  are  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin 34 

Lord,  we  come  to  ask  thy  blessing- 717 

Lord,  when  tog-ether  here  we  meet  809 

Love  is  the  strongest  re 

Lovely  babe,  how  brief  thy  stay 772 

Lovers  of  pleasure  more  than  God  155 

MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthron'd  87 

Make  us.  by  thy  transforming  grace 

May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Savior 813 

Men  of  God.  go  take  your  stations    

Mercy !  0  thou  son  of  David 

Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complaints 554 

Millions  there  are  on  heathen  ground 672 

Mistaken  soul<.  that  dream  of  heaven 2.>S 

My  Bible!  'tis  a  book  divine  , 51 

My  dearest  friends,  in  bonds  of  love ' B14 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee* 851 

My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave    ::>) 

My  Father  calls  me  to  his  arms 734 

My  God!  my  Father!  cheering  name 32 

My  God.  my  portion  and  my  love 514 

My  God.  permit  my  tongue  513 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

My  God.  the  spring  of  all  my  joys     511 

My  gracious  Lord.'!  own  t ay  right       

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair    79ti 

My  Jesus.  I  w.  >uld  ne'er  forget 

My  life  declines,  my  strength  is  gone  

My  1, >vely  Jesus,  while  on  earth  618 

My  Maker  and  my  King 15 

My  Savior,  my  almighty  Friend  431 

My  sorrows,  like  a  tiood li'l 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard .>-.' 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise 2 0 

My  soul  shall  praise  thee.  0  my  God   409 

Mv  soul,  thy  minutes  haste  away 733 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand 588 

"V"0  more,  my  God.  I  boast  no  more 279 

-^     Xot  all  the  blood  of  beasts ' '  ii  17 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth 804 

Xot  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 

Xot  by  the  law  of  innocence ' 

Xot  from  the  dust  affliction  grows [[ 

Xot  heaven's  wide  range  of  hallowed  space [[[[  731 

Xot  life,  nor  all  the  toys  of  art 510 


5d4  INDEX. 


Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord 340 

Now  begin  the  heav  nly  theme 60 

Now  be  the  Gospel  Banner 152 

Now  brethren,  to  your  homes  repair 711 

Now  from  labor  and  from  care 633 

Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise 314 

Now  is  the  accepted  time 207 

Now  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour 171 

Now  let  each  happy  guest 4(.''.» 

Now  let  our  mourning  heart*  revive 758 

Now  let  the  Father  and  the  Son b23 

Now.  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown J. 55 

Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear 67' i 

O  BLESSED  soul-  are  they   320 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 410 

O  charity,  thou  heavenly  grace 467 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink  253 

O  for  a  heart  that  loves  to  pray 568 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 590 

O  for  a  prophets  fire 497 

O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 117 

O  for  a  thousand  tpngrues  !  to  sing- 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart 228 

O  for  the  death  of  those 761 

0  for  the  happy  hour 680 

Oft  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll  736 

0  give  me.  Lord,  my  sin*  to  mourn 196 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call 246 

O  God !— Our  help  in  ages  past 512 

0  God,  to  thee  we  raise  our  eyes 551 

0  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 327 

( )h :  blessed  souls  are  they 320 

( >h  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice 319 

Oh !  if  my  soul  were  f orm'd  for  woe 231 

O  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy 

0  how  happy  are  they 302 

Oh  now  I  see  the  crimson  wave 603 

Oh  thou  that  hearest  prayer  130 

Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing 271 

1  >.  Jesus  1  full  of  grace 697 

0  Jesus.  1  have  come  to  thee    241 

O  Lamb  of  God !  O  Lamb  of  God MM 

O  Land  of  Rest,  for  thee  I  sigh 831 

O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown 632 

O  Lord,  our  King,  how  excellent 16 

O  Lord,  to  us.  assembled  here 6o3 

O  may  1  love,  at  early  day 000 

Once  more,  before  we  part 8( >7—  450 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 828 

Once  more,  we  come  before  our  God 440 

One  thing  is  needful,  one  alone 332 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 797 

( hi  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat 67 

On  this  illustrious,  joyful  morn Ill 


INDEX.  595 

On  thy  Church,  0  Power  divine 341 

I  >  speed  thee,  christian,  on  thy  way 577 

i )  sun  of  righte  aisness.  arise 250 

( I  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  store  316 

( )  that  I  could  forever  dwell 600 

<)  that  T  could  my  Lord  receive W5 

( )  that  I  were  as  heretofore 6flH 

< )  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  238 

( )  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 505 

i )  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys 436 

O  thou  God  of  my  salvation 438 

<  I  thou,  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes  delight 317 

o  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy 30 

( I  thou  that  nearest  prayer 139 

< )  thou,  who  hear' st  when  sinners  cry 240 

( )  thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears. 194 

( )ur  bondage  here  shall  end 574 

<>ur  God  is  1  >ve:  and  all  his  saints 611 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 657 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 110 

O  what  a  blessed  morn 62 

O :  what  amazing  words  of  grace 145 

( )  when  shall  1  see  Jesus 583 

0  yes,  there  is  *i  happier  shore 794 

( )  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  up  m  wave 34-9 

PARENTS  and  Children  there  may  part 784 
Peace,  troubled  soul,  forbear 898 

Physician  of  my  sin-sick  soul 2-}0 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine  358 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  58 

Praise  the  Lord;  ye  heavens  adore  him 415 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  now 

Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high 827 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 708 

Praise  to  God,  the  great  Creator 41s 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above 422 

Prayer  i^  the  breath  of  God  in  man 617 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 616 

Pray'r  was  appointed  to  convey —  615 

Precious  Bible!  what  a  treasure     48 

Precious  Savior,  thou  hast  saved  me    808 

Prepare  me,  gracious  God 245 

Prince  of  Peace,  be  ever  near  us   451 

Proclaim,  said  Christ,  my  Father's  grace 475 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet    .'. 183 

REJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord 586 

Rejoice,  for  Christ,  the  Savior  reigns    130 

Rejoice  in  Jesus' birth    t>5 

Religion  is  the  balm  of  life    330 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern      328 

Religion!  'tis  a  glorious  treasure    384 

Remember,  man,  thou  hast  a  soul      •••  T41 

Repent,  the  voice  celestial  cries 177 

Rest  from  thy  labor,  rest •  • 773 


596  INDEX. 

Return,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest 363 

Return.  0  wanderer,  return 212 

Return.  0  wand'rer.  to  thy  home     216 

Revive  thy  work,  O  Lord 683 

Rich  are  the  joys  that  cannot  die 463 

Ring  the  bells  of  heaven !  there  is  joy  to-day 693 

Rise.  0  my  soul !  pursue  t  he  path  .. .     568 

Rock  of  ages !  cleft  for  me 71 

SAFELY  through  another  week 382 
Salvation !  0  the  joyful  sound 144 

Savior,  visit  thy  plantation 679 

Saw  ye  my  Savior'/— Saw  ye  my  Savior"/ 80 

Searcher  of  hearts  !  from  mine  erase 518 

See  how  the  morning  sun 625 

See  th'  eternal  Judge  descending 787 

Shall  man,  0  God  of  light  and  life 777 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin 382 

Shed  not  a  tear  o'er  your  friends' 762 

Shepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve 549 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep  374 

Show  pity.  Lord ;  O  Lord,  forgive 234 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 716 

Since.  Lord,  thy  mighty  grace  did  call 292 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord 569 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name 402 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 37 

Sin,  like  a  venomous  disease 38 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure 165 

Sinner,  behold,  behold  the  man 108 

Sinner,  can  you  slight  the  Savior  792 

Sinner,  how  oft  hath  God  reprov'd   169 

Sinner.  ( ).  why  so  thoughtless  grown 167 

Sinners,  hear*  for  God  hath  spoken 151 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard 154 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard 42 

Sinners,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die 156 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely 756 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray 389 

Softly,  m  >w.  the  light  of  day   638 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 576 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 520 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 411 

Sov'reign  Ruler.  Lord  of  all 197 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed 358 

Speak  gently—  it  is  better  far  516 

Speak  gently  to  the  erring  ones 544 

Spirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay 770 

Stand  up.  my  soul— sha  ke  off  thy  fears 578 

Stay !  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 242 

Stop,  poor  sinner !  stop  and  think 174 

Strait  is  the  way.  the  door  is  strait  534 

Submissively,  my  God 553 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God.  my  King 3^> 

Sweet  is  the  work.  U  Lord ?W 


ixdex.  597 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing ">  ;i 

Sweet  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope T4"> 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 700 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song 

TAKE  the  mime  of  Jems  with  you 7"> 

Take  up  thy  cross:  the  Savior  said 533 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days    7:v> 

Teach  us,  in  time  of  deep  distress 548 

Teach  ns,  0  Lord,  aright  to  plead Ml 

Teach  us,  <  >  L< >rd,  t o  sing  and  pray  945 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come ITU 

That  doleful  night  before  his  death 90S 

The  Bible  is  a  blessed  book 54 

The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind 136 

The  Church  of  God  believes  it  right t86 

The  cross  of  Jesus  purifies  . , 558 

The  cross !  the  cross !  the  bloodstain 'd  cross 103 

The  day  approacheth,  0  my  soul 178 

The  day  has  come,  the  joyful  day 689 

The  day  is  past  and  gone * 635 

The  earth  is  not  our  home 904 

Thee,  King-  of  saints,  we  praise  505 

Thee  will  we  praise,  eternal  King   389 

The  God  of  harvest  praise 707 

The  judgment  day  is  coming,  coming- 783 

The  Kiny:  of  heaven  his  table  spreads 402 

The  last  lovely  morning 779 

The  law  by  Hoses  came  .. 148 

The  long-lost  son.  with  streaming  eye-    £96 

The  Lord  i^  ris'n  indeed * 112 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 128 

The  Lord  mv  Shepherd  i^ 7o 

The  Lord,  our  (rod.  is  full  of  might 12 

The  Lord  will  come :  the  earth  shall  quake 788 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes 27."> 

The  night  in  which  Christ  was  betrayed    488 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood 105 

There  is  a  gate  stands  open  wide  280 

There  is  a  God— all  nature  speaks  :> 

There  is  a  G od  who  rules  on  high 4 

There  is  a  happy  land    798 

There  is  a  hope,'  a  blessed  hope    Z'Z 

There  is  a  hou-e.  not  made  with  hands 74»> 

There  is  a  land,  like  Eden  fair 743 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God 506 

There  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest  800 

There  is  a  spot  to  me  more  dear :>*~1 

There  is  a  time,  we  know  not  when 173 

There  is  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth 098 

There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose   86 

The  rich  memorial<  of  thy  grief 501 

The  sacraments  are  holy  signs J.^i 

The  sacred  page  proclaims  abroad 470 


598  INDEX. 

The  Savior  calls— let  every  ear   308 

The  Savior !    O  what  endless  charms 267 

The  Savior  ris'n,  to-day  we  praise 114 

The  spacious  Armament  on  high  6 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 209 

The  sun  that  lights  the  world,  shall  fade  740 

The  time  is  short !  the  season  near    175 

The  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure     19 

The  worth  of  truth  no  tongue  can  tell 333 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  384 

Think  gently  of  thy  erring  one  ...    469 

This  bethel. 'now,  eternal  G-od 727 

This  Book  of  Books  I'd  rather  own 55 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 379 

This  is  the  word  of  troth  and  love 149 

Thou  didst.  O  mighty  God.  exist 6 

Though  I  have  grieved  thy  spirit,  Lord 187 

Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel  and  mine 597 

Thou  sweet  gliding  Kedron.  by  thy  silver  stream  96 

Thou  who  dost  my  life  prolong  ..." 629 

Thou,  who  for  sinners  once  wast  slain  300 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 4-20 

Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night 623 

Through  Christ,  when  we  together  came 806 

Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord 146 

Thus  spake  the  Savior  when  he  sent 371 

Thus  saith.  the  first,  the  great  command 535 

Thy  goodness.  Lord,  our  souls  confess  17 

Thy  neighbor ?    It  is  he  whom  thou 468 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford 444 

Thy  providence,  great  God,  we  praise 708 

Time  is  earnest,  passing  by 160 

'Tis  bv  the  faith  of  joys  to'come 269 

'Tis  faith  that  lays  the  sinner  low  252 

Tis  finished,  so  the  Savior  cried  J01 

'Tis  finish'd!  the  conflict  is  past ~;VT 

'Tis  finished!— the  Messiah  dies 106 

'Tis  midnight;  and  on  Olives  brow $4 

To-day— if Vou  will  hear  his  voice 219 

To-day  the  Savior  calls 223 

To-day  the  Savior  rose 388 

To  Father.  Son.  and  Holv  Ghost [g2 

To  God  the  Father.  God  the  Son 821 

To  God  the  Father.  Son 886 

To  God,  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd  406 

To  God,  the  mighty  Lord 416 

To  God.  the  only  wise    433 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 4o4 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord    jgo 

To  show  how  humble  Christians  ought 481 

To  the  eternal  Three «g 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  heavnly  King 6ol 

To  ns  a  child  of  hope  is  born J» 

Twas  Jesus'  last  and  great  command 3o9 

'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night   4b, 


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Whal  sp  >t  is  this    ..... 

What  glory  gilds  the  -  

what  heavenly  music  do  1  hear 694 

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What  various  hind  ranees  vve  meet    

When  Adam  sir; :  e 36 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God 

When  any  turn  fi  sway    

When  blooming-  youth  is  snatched  away 

Whene'er  a  sinner  tui 

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When  the  first  parents  of  our  race   

When  the  last  trumpets  awful  voice  ...     

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Where  two  or  three  together  meet 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  ace  rd 

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While  life  prolongs  it-  .  -    ight    172 

While  to  the  graw  -  ae 

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GOO  IKDEX. 

Why  do  we  mourn  departed  friends 767 

Why  should  our  tears  in  Borrow  flow 750 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King- 301 

Why  should  we  mourn  the  sainted  dead 766 

With  aching-  heart  and  weeping-  eyes 181 

With  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing  715 

With  guilt  oppressed,  bow'd  down  with  sin 

With  heavenly  power.  0  Lord,  defend 724—  3ff2 

With  holy  fear  and  humble  song 7'd 

Within  these  walls,  O  God 725 

Within  thy  courts.  0  God,  to-day 

Within  thy  house.  0  Lord,  our  God 446 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day  .   108 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 19 

With  my  substance  I  will  honor 4*32 

With  rev'rence  let  the  saints  appear 449 

With  stately  tow  is  and  bulwarks  strong 339 

With  willing  hearts  we  tread 473 

Wouldst  thou  an  erring  soul  redeem 542 

"V^E  followers  of  the  Prince  of  peace 500 

A    Ye  glittring  toys  of  earth,  adieu 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  (Sod 14 

Ye  living  men.  the  tomb  survey 763 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ * 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 

Ye  saints,  proclaim  abroad 42* 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 539—  375 

Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord 163 

Ye  sin-sick  souls,  dismiss  your  fears 214 

Yes.  I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God .  414 

Yes.  the  Redeemer  rose  06 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears 529 

Y  e  unconverted,  careless  souls 166 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor   213 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
Zion,  awake !  thy  strength  renew 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 347 


